The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1878] being a familiar account of the habits of bees, and the most improved methods of management

"The Apiary; or, Bees, Bee-Hives, and Bee Culture" by Alfred Neighbour is a thorough handbook about beekeeping from the 1800s. Meant for both beginners and experts, this book teaches everything about bees, highlighting their behavior and the best ways to handle them. It starts by explaining why such a guide is needed, focusing on passing down real, useful tips coming from Neighbor's own time as a bee-keeper. The book shares the big names and resources that helped shape the writer's know-how, mixing individual moments with research. Plus, it points out how beekeeping is important to society, stating it can be both fun and helpful to those working in farming.