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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, drawing upon the author's extensive experience in both Pennsylvania and California. More than simply a practical manual, the author delves into the fascinating world of bees, challenging widely held beliefs about their social structure and the role of the queen bee. The author challenges the long-held notion of the queen bee as the ruler of the colony, arguing instead that the workers hold the true power, directing the colony's activities and even influencing the queen's egg-laying. The author's observations and experiments reveal a complex and sophisticated system within the beehive, where the workers demonstrate remarkable abilities in managing the hive, nurturing the brood, and even selecting and rearing queens. By exploring the intricacies of bee behavior, the book sheds light on the delicate balance within the bee colony and provides insights into the importance of understanding these dynamics for successful beekeeping practices. The author's observations and experiments, conducted in the context of the changing agricultural landscape of the mid-nineteenth century, offer a unique and valuable perspective on the challenges and possibilities of beekeeping in a rapidly evolving world. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331954224_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331954224
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331954224
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)