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This classic work by F. W. L. Sladen (1876â1921) was published in 1912. Captivated by the bees in the grounds of his home, he produced his first essay on them in 1892, and later began to keep bees and produce honey as a livelihood, at the same time studying and breeding honeybees. Moving in 1912 to Canada, he eventually received the title of Dominion Apiarist, but unfortunately his work was cut short by his sudden death in 1921. When this book was published, there were no detailed accounts of the life cycles of the humble-bee (or bumblebee) species. Sladen provides these, with a guide to distinguishing the different British species (with colour plates which can be viewed at http://www.cambridge.org/9781108075725), and instructions on how to domesticate these important pollinators. Combining the enthusiasm of a naturalist with the precision of a scientist, this work is of continuing interest and importance in environmental studies.

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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Life-history of Bombus; 3. Psithyrus, the usurper-bee; 4. Parasites and enemies of the humble-bee; 5. Finding and taking nests; 6. A humble-bee house; 7. Domestication of the humble-bee; 8. How to distinguish the British species; 9. On making a collection; 10. Anecdotes and notes; Additional notes; Index.

The HumbleBee Its LifeHistory And How To Domesticate It With Descriptions Of All The British Species Of Bombus And Psithyrus Cambridge Library Collection Zoology

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108075725, 978-1108075725
      ISBN10: 110807572X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This classic work by F. W. L. Sladen (1876â1921) was published in 1912. Captivated by the bees in the grounds of his home, he produced his first essay on them in 1892, and later began to keep bees and produce honey as a livelihood, at the same time studying and breeding honeybees. Moving in 1912 to Canada, he eventually received the title of Dominion Apiarist, but unfortunately his work was cut short by his sudden death in 1921. When this book was published, there were no detailed accounts of the life cycles of the humble-bee (or bumblebee) species. Sladen provides these, with a guide to distinguishing the different British species (with colour plates which can be viewed at http://www.cambridge.org/9781108075725), and instructions on how to domesticate these important pollinators. Combining the enthusiasm of a naturalist with the precision of a scientist, this work is of continuing interest and importance in environmental studies.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Life-history of Bombus; 3. Psithyrus, the usurper-bee; 4. Parasites and enemies of the humble-bee; 5. Finding and taking nests; 6. A humble-bee house; 7. Domestication of the humble-bee; 8. How to distinguish the British species; 9. On making a collection; 10. Anecdotes and notes; Additional notes; Index.

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