02262cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324501390014026400510027930000470033033600260037733700260040333800360042950000310046550801190049652011780061553400450179365300090183865300160184765300130186385600430187699900170191919319UtSlPG20260610133442.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aMunn, William Augustus12aA Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive :bWith an Abstract of Wildman's Complete Guide for the Management of Bees Throughout the Year 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-09-18  aE-text prepared by Steven Giacomelli, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"A Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive" by William Augustus Munn is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of a specific type of bee hive known as the bar-and-frame hive, highlighting its advantages over traditional hives. The central topic revolves around the innovative design of the hive and its practical applications in beekeeping.  In this comprehensive treatise, Munn meticulously describes the construction and functionality of the bar-and-frame hive, emphasizing the significance of using well-seasoned materials for its durability and efficiency. He explains how the hive allows for easier management and observation of bees, showcasing the interrelationship between hive design and honey production. Additionally, the book discusses the natural history of bees, the benefits of transporting hives to optimize honey yield, and various strategies for managing potential threats to the colonies. Overall, Munn's work serves as both a practical guide for beekeepers and a testament to the evolving techniques in apiary management during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBees  aBee culture  aBeehives40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19319  c60704d60704