The World History of Beekeeping and Honey HuntingRoutledge, 13.10.1999 - 720 sivua This definitive work by world-renowned bee authority Eva Crane offers a fascinating account of bees and their complex relations with both humans and animals. Comprehensive, absorbing, and lavishly illustrated, this scholarly, yet accessible volume explores how bees, honey and other bee products have been gathered and utilized throughout the world. Beginning with the rock paintings of the Mesolithic cave dwellers, readers will learn about the variety of methods used by human beekeepers, the stratagems used by animal honey-hunters, and the multitude of products humans have derived from bees. The first in-depth book on the subject, the World History of Beekeeping and Honey-Hunting is the ultimate work on bees for scholars in biology and the life sciences, professional and amateur beekeepers, and anyone who is interested in bees or the collection of honey. |
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1 The Structure of the Book | 1 |
Part I SETTING THE SCENE | 5 |
Part II OPPORTUNISTIC HONEY HUNTING BY MAN | 33 |
Part III HISTORY OF COLLECTING HONEY FROM OWNED OR TENDED NESTS | 105 |
TENDING AND BEEKEEPING | 145 |
Part V HISTORY OF TRADITIONAL BEEKEEPING USING FIXEDCOMB HIVES | 159 |
Part VI HISTORY OF PRACTICES IN BOTH TRADITIONAL AND MOVABLEFRAME BEEKEEPING | 327 |
Part VII DEVELOPMENT OF BEEKEEPING USING MORE ADVANCED HIVES | 385 |
Part X BEES IN THE HUMAN MIND | 555 |
References to Bees Beekeeping Honey and Beeswax from 2000 BC to AD 1600 | 609 |
APPENDIX 2 Some Beekeeping Museums | 613 |
Bibliography | 615 |
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Part VIII DEVELOPMENT OF BEEKEEPING USING MOVABLEFRAME HIVES | 425 |
Part IX HISTORY OF BEE PRODUCTS | 481 |
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