THE A B C and X Y Z of BEE CULTURE : a Cyclopedia of Everything Pertaining to the Care of the Honey-Bee ; Bees, Hives, Implements, Honey-Plants &c. Gleaned from the Experience of Thousands of Bee-Keepers, and Afterward Verified in Our Apiary ( 116th t by Root, A. I. & Root, E. R - 1908

Medina, Ohio: The A.I. Root Company. Good. 1910. Reprint. Hardcover. 576 p. 24 cm. Bound in cloth-covered boards. Binding is somewhat loose because both hinges are cracked, but not detached from text block. Gilt illustration on upper board and spine are dulled. Corner tips are worn through. Both boards have some soil and they and the spine are somewhat faded. Previous owner's name on first blank page and another name stamped on the title page and at least twice in the text itself. About two dozen pages have a small stain mark on them. Otherwise, the pages are clean and unmarked. An extensive book on farming bees for honey production, arranged as an encyclopedia with entries alphabetized. Amos Ives Root (1839–1923) was an Ohio entrepreneur who developed innovative techniques for beekeeping during the late 19th century, when the practice played an important role in the economy of many communities in the U.S. Among his major contributions was a method to harvest honey… Read More

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2005. Later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 9x6x2. Very light overall wear and rubbing on the covers with a small dimple on the back. No highlighting, underlining or any other marks. Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2005. Hardcover Later Edition. The book condition is Very Good.