Long a classic within the beekeeping community, this book is one of the greatest works on the ancient art and science of beekeeping. A practical, yet endlessly charming handbook on all aspects of this romantic, arcane pursuit, it offers advice, observations, and information gleaned from a half-century of beekeeping. 111 illustrations.
Langstroth's Hive and the Honey-Bee: The Classic Beekeeper's Manual by L. L. Langstroth The first descriptive treatise of modern bee management, this influential guide explains and illustrates techniques still employed today. Reader-friendly and enthusiastic in tone, it addresses every aspect of beekeeping. 25 plates.
Five Acres and Independence by Maurice G. Kains Great back-to-the-land classic explains basics of self-sufficient farming. The one book to get. 95 illustrations.
The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck, Alfred Sutro, Edwin Way Teale From their amazingly intricate feats of architecture to their intrinsic sense of self-sacrifice, the Nobel Prize winner takes a "bee's-eye view" of the most orderly society on Earth.
How Animals Talk by William J. Long, Charles Copeland, William Young This pioneering study explores communication and powers of premonition among wild and domesticated animals. Based on field observations by a famous naturalist, it examines phenomena that will interest every animal lover.
