Locusts and Wild Honey

"Locusts and Wild Honey" by John Burroughs is a compilation of nature writings from the 1800s that showcases Burroughs' detailed studies of the outdoor world, with a special interest in bees and the environment around him. Burroughs shares detailed accounts of honeybees waking up from their winter sleep as they emerge from their colonies in the spring. Then throughout the book, he explains the processes of how bees gather pollen and nectar to create delicious honey; he highlights the close link between bees and the different flowers available each season, bringing awareness to the processes of honey production and how the colonies work. Using striking descriptions and careful observations, the author puts readers right into the middle of bees' activities, showing the balance in nature and the detailed lives of these busy little creatures.