Easily the most comprehensive book published on the subject of honey bees & beekeeping. The new 40th Edition is edited by Dr. Roger Morse. Completely rewritten & redesigned, this edition has the absolute latest information on every aspect of the craft of beekeeping. From notorious African Bees to the less dramatic, but equally important subject of wintering, it covers all topics in detail, with well written, easily understood text, & hundreds of photos & diagrams. It is a practical guide for beekeepers, & a handy ...
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Easily the most comprehensive book published on the subject of honey bees & beekeeping. The new 40th Edition is edited by Dr. Roger Morse. Completely rewritten & redesigned, this edition has the absolute latest information on every aspect of the craft of beekeeping. From notorious African Bees to the less dramatic, but equally important subject of wintering, it covers all topics in detail, with well written, easily understood text, & hundreds of photos & diagrams. It is a practical guide for beekeepers, & a handy reference for teachers, researchers & libraries. The glossary contains over 500 words & phrases commonly used in the science & practical application of beekeeping.
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Good. 516 pages. Good plus to very good, small scrape atop front gutter and a bit of rubbing on outer corners, a few bent page tips, overall a sharp & clean copy. 2nd printing of the 1990 40th Edition. Additional photo(s) available upon request. Prompt, professional shipping, with free tracking on U.S. orders!
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Book. Octavo; VG; dark brown spine with gilt text; reprinted; no jacket; cloth has minimal exterior wear; straight boards; text block clean; pictorial endpapers; profusely illustrated; pp 516. An encyclopedia pertaining to the scientific and practical culture of honey bees. 1344700. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Like New. No Dust Jacket Issued. Hardcover corners have most minor of wear. Pages are as new. Probably unread. Sewn binding. Leatherette over boards. 528 p. The 40th edition of this classic in its field leaves nothing to chance. Everything a beekeeper needs to know about obtaining and keeping bee hives is contained therein. Updated by expert Roger Morse, the book contains, in encyclopdia form complete information on the honeybee, including undated information on the "africanized bee" (aka the infamous "killer bees") and the threat they pose to the hobbyist beekeeper. Excellent data is included on the various diseases and parasites which also threaten the beekeeping industry. If you keep bees or want to keep bees or simply want to know more about this unappreciated, but vital aid to our modern agriculture, you need this book. Image is stock Amazon photo, this book is nicer.
