Bee-keeping for the Many; or, The management of the common and Ligurian honey bee Including the selection of hives and a bee-keeper's calendar

"BEE-KEEPING FOR THE MANY; or, The Management of the Common and Ligurian Honey Bee" by J. H. Payne is a helpful guide from the 1800s about raising bees. It teaches new and experienced beekeepers how to care for bees, choose hives, and collect honey. The book starts with the basics, explaining how honey bees live and work together, including the queen, worker bees, and drones. It highlights how important it is to take care of the hives and pay attention to the environment to keep the bees healthy. Then, it gives clear instructions on where to put hives, how to build them, and how to look after bees all year round, tackling problems like swarming and making sure the bees have enough to eat.