The Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management

"The Honey-Bee: Its Natural History, Physiology and Management" by Edward Bevan is a book from the 1800s that explores the lives of honey bees. It gives both a simple look and a detailed explanation of bees, mixing old stories with the science of how bees work and how to care for them. The author begins by explaining that honey bees are social bugs with three types: queens, workers, and drones. He points out what makes each type different and what job they do in the bee group. He then refers back to scientists from long ago, such as Aristotle and Virgil, who he says helped people begin to understand bees while setting the stage for deeper study of bee biology, habits, and their significance in nature.