The author, a noted authority on bees, gives you concise and easy-to-read directions on how to raise bees, how to build hives, a history of bees and beekeeping, a description of various species and the vital role bees play in the balance of nature, as well as a fascinating account of the well-ordered life of the beehive. This is, without a doubt, the definitive work on the subject. A must for the beekeeper, the nature lover and the curious