Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee: A Bee Keeper's Manual (eBook)
335 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717126-3 (EAN)
Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, hailed as the "Father of American Beekeeping," was born on December 25, 1810, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his seminal work, 'Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee: A Bee Keeper's Manual', first published in 1853. This illustrative manual revolutionized beekeeping with its detailed descriptions and insightful observations, setting a standard in the field for decades to follow. Langstroth's iconic contribution to apiculture was the development of the movable-frame beehive, which enabled beekeepers to manage their hives more effectively, and inspect and remove honey combs with minimal disturbance to the bees. This patented invention in 1852 was a significant breakthrough as it mitigated bee mortality during honey extraction and comb manipulation. Langstroth's hive design remains a prototype for modern beekeeping. His literary style is both informative and engaging, reflecting his educational background – he graduated from Yale in 1831 – and his passion for both teaching and beekeeping. Moreover, Langstroth battled with periods of depression throughout his life, which he mentioned honestly in his writings, demonstrating the human element behind his scholarly pursuits. He sought solace and purpose in his apicultural research and writing, leaving a legacy esteemed by beekeepers worldwide. Langstroth's contributions to beekeeping are still recognized today, as his hive design and bee management techniques continue to influence modern apiary practices.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.8.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten | |
Schlagworte | 19th century non-fiction • animal culture • Apiarist techniques • apiculture manual • Authoritative bee guide • bee culture • Bee hive design • beekeeper's guide • beekeeping classics • beekeeping manual • bees • classic agricultural texts • Classic beekeeping literature • Diseases • entomology literature • historical beekeeping methods • Hive management practices • honey • Honeybee • Honey-Bee behavior • honey bee cultivation • Insect society study • L. L. Langstroth works • Pioneering apiarist text • pioneering apiculturist author • see the subject in B-Z • Victorian era beekeeping |
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