Excerpt from A Dictionary of Practical Apilculture: Giving the Correct Meaning of Nearly Five Hundred Terms, According to the Usage of the Best Writers; Intended as a Guide to Uniformity of Expression Amongst Bee-Keepers; With Numerous Illustrations, Notes and Practical Hints
The compilation of the following collection of terms used in Bee keeping was commenced some years ago, when the author held the position of Professor of Agriculture in the Agricultural College of the State of Pennsylvania. We believe the first Lectures on Apiculture ever delivered in any College or Technological School in this country, and practically illustrated by bees and hives, were those given by the author, during the year 1867, at the institution just named.
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Excerpt from A Dictionary of Practical Apilculture: Giving the Correct Meaning of Nearly Five Hundred Terms, According to the Usage of the Best Writers; Intended as a Guide to Uniformity of Expression Amongst Bee-Keepers; With Numerous Illustrations, Notes and Practical Hints
The compilation of the following collection of terms used in Bee keeping was commenced some years ago, when the author held the position of Professor of Agriculture in the Agricultural College of the State of Pennsylvania. We believe the first Lectures on Apiculture ever delivered in any College or Technological School in this country, and practically illustrated by bees and hives, were those given by the author, during the year 1867, at the institution just named.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a dictionary of practical apiculture, giving precise definitions of 450 terms in use among beekeepers. The author insists on accurate language, with one term for one concept, and is not afraid to depart from some entrenched terms when a more precise definition is required. The dictionary also provides historical background on some terms, and illustrates the evolution of beekeeping as a discipline. The author's insights and extensive knowledge of apiculture inform the book throughout, making this an essential resource for any beekeeper. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333813727_0
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