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100 1 _aBevan, Edward,
_d1770-1860
245 1 4 _aThe Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-05
508 _aTom Cosmas produced from files generously provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1827
653 _aBees
653 _aBee culture
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/honeybeeitsnatur00beva
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67107
999 _c107929
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