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Bee Keeping

By Frank Benton
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A practical, illustrated manual offering step-by-step guidance for small and commercial apiaries, covering site selection, expected returns, bee handling and sting avoidance, choice of races, hive types, swarm management including division and prevention, methods for obtaining and grading extracted and comb honey and wax, wintering techniques, disease and enemy identification and control, and packing and shipping. It emphasizes economical practices, breeding selection, and legislative and journal resources for further information.

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Frank Benton

Frank Benton was an American author known for his engaging and humorous writings that often reflect rural life and agricultural themes. His notable works include "Bee Keeping," which serves as a practical guide to apiculture, and "Cowboy Life on the Sidetrack," a satirical narrative that humorously chronicles the adventures of stockmen during a shipment from the West to the East. Benton’s writings capture the spirit of his time, blending practical knowledge with entertaining storytelling, making him a unique voice in early 20th-century American literature.

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