Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting
The Craft And Science Of Bee Hunting
- Editore:
PRINCETON UNIV PR
- EAN:
9780691170268
- ISBN:
0691170266
- Pagine:
- 184
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting
Following the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Thomas Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, vividly describes the history and science behind this lost pastime and how anyone can do it. Following the Wild Bees is both a unique meditation on the pleasures of the natural world and a guide to the ingenious methods that compose the craft of the bee hunter. Drawing on decades of experience as a bee hunter and bee biologist, Seeley weaves informative discussions of the biology of wild honey bees with colorful historical anecdotes, personal insights, and beautiful photos. Whether you're a bee enthusiast or just curious about the natural world, Following the Wild Bees is the ideal companion for newcomers to bee hunting and a rare treat for armchair naturalists.