02207cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500660014326400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550801120042652011580053853400740169665300090177065300160177985600550179585600430185067107UtSlPG20260610134540.0mcr n260607r20221827utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aBevan, Edward,d1770-186014aThe Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-01-05  aTom Cosmas produced from files generously provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.  a"The Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management" by Edward Bevan is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the natural history and intricate biological processes of the honey bee, as well as practical management advice for beekeepers. Bevan aims to provide both a popular overview and detailed insights into apiarian knowledge, blending historical context with physiological and practical information in his exploration of these industrious insects.  At the start of the work, the author introduces the honey bee as a complex social insect comprising three main types: the queen, the workers, and the drones. He highlights the distinctive characteristics and roles of each group within the colony, referencing historical figures such as Aristotle and Virgil as early contributors to the understanding of bees. This introductory section sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the bees' physiology, behavior, and the vital role they play in the ecosystem, while also providing the reader with a historical context of apiarian science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1827  aBees  aBee culture4 uhttps://archive.org/details/honeybeeitsnatur00beva40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67107