A Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive With an Abstract of Wildman's Complete Guide for the Management of Bees Throughout the Year

"A Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive" by William Augustus Munn is a mid-19th century study exploring a new kind of beehive. It's all about the bar-and-frame hive, and why it's better than what beekeepers usually used back then. Munn goes into detail on how to build one of these hives, focusing on using the right materials to make it last and work well. He also talks about how the design makes it simpler to take care of the bees and keep an eye on them. The book also covers the lives of bees in general, how moving hives can help make more honey, and ways to protect the bees from things that could harm them. The overall tone is informative, meant to teach beekeepers how to improve their methods with this new hive design.