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Taken from the sixty-fifth annual report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, this is an analysis of the importance of honey in the early twentieth century. It discusses how the demand for honey sharply increased in Europe with the outbreak of the First World War, and explores what this means for American bee-keepers. It also looks at other aspects of the industry, including honey-plants and apiary management. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of bee-keeping, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

This is a detailed and accessible guide to wintering bees. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, "Wintering Bee in Four-Hive Boxes" is ideal for novice bee-keepers and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. Contents include: "Purpose of Co-operative Experiments", "How to Conduct Experiment No. 10", "Choosing Experimental Group", "Group Divided", "Management of Lot A", "The Hives", "The Wintering Box and Stand", "Packing the Hives", "Feeding for Winter", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

This is a vintage article concerning "The Roller Entrance Bottom Board", a bee-hive modification that improves ventilation and helps prevent bees from swarming. This book is highly recommended for modern bee-keepers, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "For the Queen Breeder", "How to Operate the Entrance Bottom Board During Swarming Time", "Testimonials", and "Maple Lawn Apiary". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Bee-keeping.

This vintage book contains some concise but useful facts about leather, boots, and shoes. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern readers. From the manufacturing of leather to things to consider when buying leather boots, this volume contains information that will benefit those with an interest in leather footwear. Contents include: "Hide Dealers", "Leather Manufacturers", "Character of Leather", "Shoddy", "Effect of Oil on Leather", "Description of Cuts", "Cost of Making goods", "A 'Good Fit' Desirable", "What Boots to Buy", "We Sell to Jobbers Only", and "One Hundred Dollars Reward". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on leather crafting. First published in 1872.

This book contains a lovely collection of rebus stories for children. Rebus stories use pictures to replace certain words within the text, and therefore is a great tool for a childs education, being a good vocabulary building exercise.

Containing a beautifully illustrated calender for children, this book is great as a gift for any child.