
audiobook
Mrs. Lizzie E. Cotton,
PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. HONEY BEES.
CHAPTER II. THE CONTROLLABLE HIVE AND NEW SYSTEM OF BEE MANAGEMENT.
CHAPTER III. PATENT AND NON-PATENT HIVES, BEE JOURNALS, ETC.
CHAPTER IV. FEEDING.
CHAPTER V. BOXES FOR SURPLUS HONEY.
CHAPTER VI. SWARMING AND HIVING.
CHAPTER VII. ANGER OF BEES.
CHAPTER VIII. THE BEE MOTH.
This practical guide cuts through the bewildering mix of old theories and half‑hearted advice that often discourages newcomers to beekeeping. Drawing on decades of hands‑on experience, the author presents a completely original hive design and a straightforward management system intended to make honey production both reliable and profitable. The writing is clear and unpretentious, aimed at anyone with a garden or small farm who wants to turn a modest swarm into a steady source of sweet, market‑ready honey.
The book walks readers through each step—from setting up the controllable hive to caring for the colonies through summer and winter—while emphasizing low‑cost upkeep and reduced losses. It also highlights the health and economic benefits that beekeeping can bring, especially for those who spend most of their time indoors. Early adopters have reported thriving hives and generous honey yields, suggesting the method is both accessible and rewarding.
Full title
Bee Keeping for Profit. A New System of Bee Management (1891) Third Edition. Third Edition.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (188K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Wm. M. Marks, 1891.
Credits
Tom Cosmas produced from materials provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
Release date
2022-04-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

b. 1845
A 19th-century Maine beekeeper, inventor, and practical writer, she turned hands-on experience into clear advice for people who wanted to make beekeeping pay. Her work offers a lively window into early American apiculture and the confidence of a woman building her own place in it.
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