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Langstroth's Hive and the Honey-Bee: The Classic Beekeeper's Manual Paperback – February 20, 2004

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Rev. Langstroth provides an engaging and comprehensive overview of modern beekeeping, from the physiology and behavior of bees to managing them in hives. Packed with interesting observations from years of experience, this book will make you an expert beekeeper in no time.
 
This influential guide by the Reverend L. L. Langstroth, "the father of modern beekeeping," revolutionized the practice of beekeeping. Originally published in 1853, his work constitutes the first descriptive treatise of modern bee management — its innovations allowed people to engage in actual beekeeping, rather than simply handling bee domiciles and extracting the honey. This book explains and illustrates techniques still employed 150 years later— including the author's patented invention, a movable frame hive that quickly spread into common use around the world.
In his reader-friendly, nontechnical style, Langstroth addresses every aspect of beekeeping: bee physiology; diseases and enemies of bees; the life-cycles of the queen, drone, and worker; bee-hives; and the handling of bees. An infectious sense of wonder and enthusiasm suffuses Langstroth's accounts of natural and artificial swarming, the production of honey and wax, and the best methods of feeding bees and maintaining an apiary. The manual abounds in practical and intriguing insights attained through the years of observation and experience, including "the kindness of bees to one another," "their infatuation for liquid sweets," and "the warning given by bees before stinging."
This version of Langstroth's ever-popular manual is the fourth and final edition; it incorporates the author's own revisions and remains an unsurpassed resource for beekeepers.
 
  • Learn from the father of modern beekeeping: Rev. L. L. Langstroth, "the father of modern beekeeping," revolutionized the practice with this influential guide that is still used today.
  • Revolutionary techniques: Learn the patented technique for setting up a movable frame hive, still used by modern beekeepers around the world. Up your game with tips on handling bees, swarming behaviors, and feeding habits.
  • Practical insights for all levels: You'll find information on anatomy and physiology, diseases and enemies of bees, life-cycles of queen, drone and worker bees, bee domiciles and more! Insights gained from years of observation such as “the kindness of bees to one another” make this an invaluable resource for beekeepers.
  • Get into producing honey and wax: Langstroth accounts for natural and artificial swarming; methods of feeding bees; producing honey and wax; and maintaining an apiary—all with detailed illustrations! Get started on your own successful beekeeping venture today!

 
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Master the production of honey and wax, and the best methods of feeding bees and maintaining an apiary.

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Practical and intriguing insights attained through the years of observation and experience

  • Learn from the father of modern beekeeping: Rev. L. L. Langstroth, "the father of modern beekeeping," revolutionized the practice with this influential guide that is still used today.
  • Revolutionary techniques: Learn the patented technique for setting up a movable frame hive, still used by modern beekeepers around the world. Up your game with tips on handling bees, swarming behaviors, and feeding habits.
  • Practical insights for all levels: You'll find information on anatomy and physiology, diseases and enemies of bees, life-cycles of queen, drone and worker bees, bee domiciles and more! Insights gained from years of observation such as “the kindness of bees to one another” make this an invaluable resource for beekeepers.
  • Get into producing honey and wax: Langstroth accounts for natural and artificial swarming; methods of feeding bees; producing honey and wax; and maintaining an apiary—all with detailed illustrations! Get started on your own successful beekeeping venture today!

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Langstroth's Hive and the Honey-Bee

This influential guide by the Reverend L. L. Langstroth, "the father of modern beekeeping," revolutionized the practice of beekeeping. Originally published in 1853, his work constitutes the first descriptive treatise of modern bee management — its innovations allowed people to engage in actual beekeeping, rather than simply handling bee domiciles and extracting the honey. This book explains and illustrates techniques still employed 150 years later— including the author's patented invention, a movable frame hive that quickly spread into common use around the world.

This version of Langstroth's ever-popular manual is the fourth and final edition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (February 20, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486433846
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486433844
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.86 x 8.58 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rizky Iman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
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A great addition to any beekeeper's library.
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pamela pratt
5.0 out of 5 stars gift for father in law who loves Bees
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great book for my father-in-law
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Deborah Rankin
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispenable beekeeping primer
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2007
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After reading this book, I can fully appreciate why Rev. L. L. Langstroth was dubbed "the father of modern beekeeping". As a novice beekeeper, I am always on the look out for "how to" books on beekeeping. I wish that I had read this book BEFORE I setup my first hive; I would have been able to get my bees through their first year with a lot less stress on them and me. The book explains the reasons behind the bees behavior - this is invaluable information, for just like training a dog or a horse, if you can understand what is motivating their actions you can better shape the results to your needs and desires. I highly recommend this book to both novice and experienced beekeepers - get the book, read it, and practice its principles - you will be glad you did!!
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ChowOwner
5.0 out of 5 stars A first class book company
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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I ordered Langstroth's Hive and Honey-Bee: The Classic Beekeeper's Manual. I purchased it on Saturday April 25, 2020 and it arrived today in the mailbox, Tuesday April 28, 2020. The book is in wonderful condition. It is a gift for a nun who will benefit by learning Rev. Langstoth's beekeeping techniques using Langstroth hives.
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Dan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great historical beekeeping book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2008
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Great book! I'm going to read it again. There is much to be learned from ole triple-L.

More modern books are the ones I depend upon for day-to-day use. Also, I'd recommend The Hive and the Honey Bee from Dadant for a more up to date and much thicker book.

The only complaints I have are for Dover. The price is too high. The print is fairly small in the main portion of the text but it's extremely small in the footnotes. Since some of the footnotes are very long this is a real problem. Also, it must have been printed from photographic copies instead of typeset. Many of the letters of the alphabet are chopped off and it sometimes takes a bit to understand what word was intended.

As far as content I give it 5 stars but for quality of printing it gets 3 stars. Average that out to 4 stars.
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Arona's Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars Langstroth's
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014
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I am a relatively new bee-keeper and have read a handful of "bee-books" but this is by far the best. I really enjoyed it. I must add however that I like history and detailed accounts of almost anything so I found this book extremely interesting and helpful. Yes, there have been some changes since the book was written but I think the reader can figure all that out.
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Melia Fortunati
5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning tool
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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This book is a great resource for learning about bees.
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Invisible Mimsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and useful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2018
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Very useful, and fascinating especially if you want the history of beekeeping. Lots of b&w pictures. Buy this edition... the green/cream one has no pictures.
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3.0 out of 5 stars No perder de vista que fue escrito en 1853.
Reviewed in Spain on October 21, 2014
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Teniendo esto claro, el libro es muy recomendable para novatos porque 1) está escrito desde una perspectiva empírica de los datos acerca de las abejas, 2) el autor transmite curiosidad por saber más 3) es prudente respecto de aquéllos datos que ofrecían dudas en 1859 y, 4) aun así ofrece mucha información útil.
Claro que en 2014 hay mucha más información sobre todo en biología, pero no he encontrado ningún libro que hable de la vida de las abejas como tales con tanto detalle ni tanto respeto por ellas. Muchos libros actuales son divulgativos sobre el manejo de las abejas pero carecen de información para entender el porqué. En eso es valioso este libro de Langstroth.
Eso sí, donde no llegaba la ciencia en 1853, el autor se marca un devaneo por cuestiones religiosas que no vienen a cuento y que yo procuro saltarme, para ahorrar energía. Al fin y al cabo era un pastor.
Por último, la prosa es sencilla y facil de seguir, está escrito con afan divulgativo y para vender las bondades de la colmena langstroth, así que palabras sencillas, frases sencillas.
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Peter Neville
5.0 out of 5 stars The history of keeping bees for honey
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
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This is a very descriptive book on learning about bees and the history of being a bee keeper. I would say a must read for anyone wanting to become involved. There is so much to learn.
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Historic Book by the 'Father of Beekeeping'
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2008
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The front cover says 'The Classic Beekeeper's Manual' and so it is. Originally published in 1878, this book was written by the man who invented the movable frame hives that are still in use worldwide today (picture the classic wooden box beehive). The techniques used in this book are also still used today. Mentioned in the book are the 3 casts of bees Queen, Worker and Drone, Combs, Propolis, Ventilation, various kinds of swarms, pests and diseases, loss of the queen, robbing, feeding, wintering bees, etc. There are 25 very detailed artists' plates depicting hive construction and some bee anatomy.

It's interesting to read about beekeeping as described in the 1800's. Here's an excerpt: "A clergyman told me, that he attended a funeral, where, as soon as the coffin was brought from the hosue, the bees gathered upon it so as to excite much alarm. Some years after this occurrence, being engaged in varnishing a table, the bees alighted upon it in such numbers, as to convince him, that love of varnish, rather than sorrow or respect for the dead, was the occasion of their conduct at the funeral." The beeswax used to make the varnish would have been what attracted the bees.
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Trent S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019
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Very detailed book on bees
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