The quest for the perfect hive a history of innovation in bee culture / Gene Kritsky.

Author/creator Kritsky, Gene
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press,
Descriptionp. cm.
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Subjects

Contents Honey bees and the origin of beekeeping -- The forest beekeepers -- Skeps -- Bee niches -- Early box hives -- Beekeeping comes to America -- Glass jar beekeeping -- The crystal palace exhibition, a beekeeping showcase -- Bars, frames, and the bee space -- Resistance to change -- The British invasion of America -- Transition -- Bee houses -- Bee calendars -- Beekeeper's paraphernalia -- The end of innovation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009022959
ISBN9780195385441 (cloth : alk. paper)

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