Mysteries of Bee-Keeping Explained: Being a complete analysis of the whole subject.

by Moses Quinby

The natural history of bees, directions for obtaining the greatest amount of pure surplus honey with the least possible expense. Remedies for losses given, and the science of "Luck" fully illustrated. The result of more than thirty years' experience in extensive apiaries.

Genres: Nonfiction

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1853

About the author

One of the first commercial beekeepers in the United States. Author of the book Mysteries of Bee-Keeping Explained(1853). After his death, Lyman C. Root, his son-in-law, revised the book and brought it up to date.

Reviews

[Richard]

I didn't finish reading this, but I found it rather interesting anyway. What made me curious about the subject on Bee-keeping was because my grandfather worked as a beekeeper when he was alive. As a genealogist, I believe it's important to read about the manner of occupations that our ancestors held, that way there's much more meaning in learning about what their jobs might have been like.

[Fred Conrad]

Written in the mid-1800's in the spirit of a scientific paper. He devoted a lot of effort to refuting previous published findings. The whole thing was interesting, but what stands out most is how similar the challenges were then and now. So many lost hives. Foul brood, robbers, wax worms, moisture, poor forage and all that. He didn't mention small hive beetles however. Worth the time.

[Jeanie]

Some interesting bits, but mainly tedious. I did buy some clover honey that is very pungent.