The Lore of the Honey-Bee

"The Lore of the Honey-Bee" by Tickner Edwardes is a detailed look at bees and beekeeping from long ago. The book tells of the lengthy past and stories about honey bees, showing just how important they are in human history and our knowledge of them. The opening pages speak of long-ago stories, such as the tale of Melissa, who looked after the baby Jupiter. It shares the idea that beekeeping is one of humanity’s oldest jobs, even older than farming. The author thinks about how beekeeping has changed and why we need to understand how bees live now. The book sets the stage for a deeper look at how bees act and their important part in our lives.