de Bruyn, Clive. Practical Beekeeping. Pub. Crowood. 2009
pp.288 with colour photographic plates and numerous b/w. photographs. 4to. A new hdbk. in new dw. Highly recommended.
In this book the author touches on everything a beekeeper needs to know. Starting with a study of bees and their natural history, he goes on to look at the effects of weather, the plants bees require, hives and frames. The qualities required in the beekeeper are then examined, along with colony management, record keeping and swarm control.
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