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British Bees An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles

By William Edward Shuckard

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the fascinating history, behavior, and ecological roles of bees native to the British Isles.

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2017-12-18
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Summary

"British Bees" by William Edward Shuckard is a scientific analysis that introduces readers to the natural world of bees residing in the British Isles. It looks at different parts of bee life, like how they act and how important they are to the environment, showing how they connect to plants and what jobs they do in nature. The author starts off by talking about how interesting bees are, connecting them to the beauty of nature and how important they are for the environment. He also talks about how people started keeping bees, the link between bees and flowering plants, and how bees are sorted into social and solitary types.

About the Author

William Edward Shuckard was an English bookseller and entomologist. He was also librarian of the Royal Society and translated Manual of Entomology Hermann Burmeister (1807-1892). He was a specialist in Hymenoptera but worked on Coleoptera in his early years.

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