The American Bee Journal, Vol. VI., Number 5, November 1870

"The American Bee Journal, Vol. VI., Number 5, November 1870" by Various is a resource for beekeepers from the late 1800s filled with articles on how to care for bees, make honey, and deal with bee sicknesses. One beekeeper, Edward P. Abbe, shares his experiences with a disease called foulbrood and talks about different ways he tried to fix the problem, like using hyposulphite of soda. Other beekeepers write about breeding queen bees and ensuring the Italian bee stock has pure bloodlines. Overall, this journal gives a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of beekeeping in the 19th century through personal stories and observations.