"A Manual: Or An Easy Method of Managing Bees: In the Most Profitable Manner to Their Owner, with Infallible Rules to Prevent Their Destruction by the Moth" by John Moseley Weeks is one of the premier books for bee-keepers, even now, nearly two centuries after it was first published. Maintaining bees is a tough job that requires patience and a delicate balance of elements to ensure the bees are able to thrive. Though some things may have changed with scientific advancements, keeping a hive healthy really hasn't changed that much since Weeks first wrote about it.

Reproduction of the original: A Manual: or an Easy Method of Managing Bees by John M. Weeks

The Bee Manual offers a clear and concise introduction into the fascinating world of the honey bee and the addictive craft of beekeeping. For various reasons, the number of bee colonies has been declining and there is great interest in trying to aid their recovery. Anyone wanting to keep bees needs to learn about the individuals, how colonies operate and how the beekeeper can work with these insects to help them thrive, carry out their pollination activities and produce a satisfying honey crop. Full of color photos and clear step-by-step text, this book offers practical advice for anyone planning to take up this absorbing hobby.