02218cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000410011724500500015826400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450801110042552011640053653400770170065300090177765300160178685600590180285600430186167435UtSlPG20260610134546.0mcr n260607r20221887utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQLaSF1 aHarris, William Hetherington,d1835-14aThe honey-bee: its nature, homes and products 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-02-18  aTom Cosmas produced from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.  a"The Honey-Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products" by W. H. Harris is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the biology, behavior, and significance of bees, particularly focusing on the honey bee and its various roles within the hive, such as that of the queen, drones, and worker bees. It aims to enhance the understanding of apiculture and the ecological importance of bees, appealing to both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned beekeepers.  The opening of the text introduces the author’s intention to provide a comprehensive overview of honey bees, emphasizing their complexity and the joy of observing their activities. It discusses the historical significance of bees, referencing ancient texts and cultures that recognized their value. Moreover, it highlights the varied roles within the bee community, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their natural history, physical characteristics, and social structure in subsequent chapters. The text aims to engage readers by intertwining the practical aspects of bee-keeping with fascinating biological insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: The Religious Tract Society, 1887  aBees  aBee culture4 uhttps://archive.org/details/honeybeeitsnatur00harrrich40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67435