02181cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324501250014526400510027030000470032133600260036833700260039433800360042050000310045650801040048752011720059153400450176365300090180870000190181785600430183627836UtSlPG20260610133632.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aSF1 aHendrix, Petrus,d1723-179514aHet Geldersch Byenboek :bof pratyk der byen, langs den kant der Maes, Peel en Niers, in het overkwartier van Gelderland 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-01-19  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/  a"Het Geldersch Byenboek" by Petrus Hendrix is a practical manual on beekeeping written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various aspects of bee cultivation, addressing topics such as hive management, the nature of bees, and their role in local agriculture. It reflects the author's personal experiences and observations, providing insights particularly relevant to the regions along the rivers Maas, Peel, and Niers.  The opening of the text introduces the significance of beekeeping in historical contexts, detailing the industry’s historical relevance in the author's native Gelderland. Hendrix notes the myriad benefits derived from bees, including honey and wax production, as well as the creation of medicinal products. Following this, he emphasizes the wealth of knowledge accumulated over centuries about bees, referencing classical texts and previous scholars. The author’s intent to share practical tips and observations for local beekeepers is clear, as he aims to offer a guide that combines his firsthand experiences with the scientific understanding of bee behavior and management practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBees1 aJanssen, M. J.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27836