The American Bee Journal. Volume XVII No. 11, March 1881

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The American Bee Journal. Volume XVII No. 11, March 1881

by Various Authors

EN·~2 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

0:12
2

THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

0:59
3

CORRESPONDENCE.

43:17
4

THE AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

13:58
5

SELECTIONS FROM OUR LETTER BOX

30:45
6

CONVENTION NOTES Champlain Valley, Vt., Convention.

12:23
7

Books for Bee-Keepers.

6:43
8

Contents of this Number.

14:45

Description

Listeners will hear a slice of nineteenth‑century beekeeping life, opened with a proudly printed statement about the journal’s long history and its mission to advance scientific bee‑culture. The opening pages lay out the modest subscription options of the era, complete with the charming details of how readers could order extra copies for clubs. Soon a lively debate unfolds over the battle between liquid honey and the increasingly popular candied honey, as beekeepers argue about purity, market pressures, and a new method claimed to keep honey fluid.

Beyond the business notices, the journal brings a vivid historical anecdote: a letter explores why ancient Greek troops fell ill after consuming honey from the Colchis region, linking the mystery to toxic plants and early scientific speculation. The tone is conversational yet earnest, reflecting the community of beekeepers who exchanged practical advice, scientific observations, and moral commentary. This listening experience offers both a window into early agricultural journalism and a reminder of the enduring challenges of food authenticity.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (118K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-03-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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