A book about bees. : Their history, habits, and instincts; together with the first principles of modern beekeeping for young readers / By Rev. F. G. Jenyns .. with introduction by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Published at the request, and under the sanction, of the British beekeepers' association..
The author of this book sought to "write an introduction to the subject" of bees "suitable to young readers," but hoped that it might also be of interest "to those of riper years." This lovely, illustrated book covers all manner of topics in a concise and interesting fashion. Chapters include: "Varieties of the Honey Bee," "Bees in Olden Times," "General Outline of the History of a Hive"ℓand "The Natural History of the Bee."ℓThe first chapter seeks to engender good habits of observation among its readers. This is an entertaining and informative book for children and adults alike!