The honey-bee: its nature, homes and products

"The Honey-Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products" by W. H. Harris is a descriptive exploration of honey bees, penned in the late 1800s, designed to enlighten readers about the intricate lives of these fascinating creatures. It begins by underlining the author's mission to comprehensively present the complexity of honey bees and the delight found in observing their actions, touching upon the historical importance that ancient civilizations placed on bees. The book sets the stage to investigate their natural history, physical attributes, and communal organization. It appeals to a wide audience, from those just starting to learn about bees to experienced beekeepers, mixing practical beekeeping advice with interesting facts about bee biology. The author explains the different roles in the hive, like the queen, worker bees, and drones.