- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Jones, Richard A. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages – 04/01/2011 (Publication Date) – Stewart, Tabori and Chang (Publisher)
Title: The Beekeeper’s Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes & Other Home Uses
Authors: Richard A. Jones and Sharon Sweeney-Lynch
About the Book:
“The Beekeeper’s Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes & Other Home Uses” is a beautifully illustrated almanac that serves as a history book, handbook, and cookbook all in one. It covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from managing hives safely to harvesting your own honey. This book provides practical essentials for both novice and experienced beekeepers.
Content:
The authors, Jones and Sweeney-Lynch, explain the science and society of bees in clear, accessible language. They delve into the history of honeybees, which were introduced to the Americas with European colonization. The book highlights the honeybee’s critical role in pollinating popular US produce such as almonds, apples, and blueberries.
Practical Uses:
The book also includes ideas for using honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included. It’s a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the art of beekeeping or the versatile uses of honey and beeswax.
Illustrations:
The Beekeeper’s Bible is fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, making it a visually appealing guide for anyone interested in beekeeping. Whether you’re a backyard enthusiast or gardener, you can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand.
Book Details:
The book has 416 pages and its dimensions are 7.4 x 1.75 x 9.7 inches. It’s written in English and has an ISBN-10 of 1584799188 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1584799184. The book is in stock and can be delivered promptly. It’s also eligible for free returns.
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Jones, Richard A. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages – 04/01/2011 (Publication Date) – Stewart, Tabori and Chang (Publisher)
My Opinion
From handbooks to bibles, this is a beekeeping book that certainly makes fairly large claims for itself. Used idiomatically, a “bible” refers to a book that offers total guidance on a topic, no stone left unturned, all detail exhaustive and all advice sound…
Well, The Beekeeper’s Bible isn’t quite that good, but it is certainly a fine book, and yet another that will find a receptive audience amongst absolute beginners and more seasoned apiculturists. Co-written by the revered British naturalist Richard Jones (a familiar face on British television), the book is bursting not only with beekeeping advice, but a very extensive section on honey recipes and yet another on the history of beekeeping. That is what makes this offering truly unique on my list.
Therefore, although this book refers to itself as “the ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping”, what it really is is a book for those wishing to actually go beyond beekeeping and into the culinary world. One of the best loved of nature’s bounties (and for very good reason), honey forms the main ingredient of an impressive array of spectacular dishes. If your interests lie in the kitchen as much as the apiary, you literally cannot do better than this.
Naturally, with such an eclectic book, those after a practical and concise beekeeping handbook might find this far too sprawling. The history section, in particular, might well strike many as superfluous, which is a shame because this section is perhaps the most fascinating.
The truth remains though that this does serve as a richly detailed guide to apiculture. Its wide scope might put some readers off, but it is never boring.
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