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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

Specially written for amateurs, beginners, cottagers and others who are desirous of keeping two or three hives of bees so as to yield the best results.

"e;The Anatomy of the Honey Bee"e; is a vintage treatise first published in 1910.

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, with information on seasonal management, diseases, enemies, swarming, honey production, and many other aspects of bee-keeping.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, with information on starting a hive, hive management, swarming, harvesting honey, seasonal preparations, and much more.

This book contains a detailed guide to bees and bee-keeping, with chapters on history, anatomy, habits, common problems, and much more.

This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to clock repair, with information on barrels, fuses, mainsprings, balance springs, pivots, depths, train wheels, and common stoppages of watches.

"e;The Old English Faring Books"e; explores the history of English farming, exploring notable authors and the developments in agriculture that they were arguably responsible for.

This fantastic book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of bee keeping, focusing mainly on queens and how to rear, introduce, and breed them.

"e;The Clockjobber's Handybook"e; is a 1889 work by Australian writer Paul Hasluck that focuses on the care and maintenance of watches and timepieces.

This antique text contains a detailed guide to bee-keeping, and will appeal to the more advanced beekeeper as well as to the novice.

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on honey bee embryology.

The Wheelwright's Shop by George Sturt offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of traditional craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century.

Contained within this book is a classic guide to weaving, focusing on weaving narrow pieces of fabric.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks.

First published in 1859, "e;Bee-Keeping for Beginners"e; is a comprehensive handbook on bee-keeping with a focus on keeping bees for profit.

A comprehensive guide on what to expect when owning and operating this type of business, this book includes everything from choosing a unique identity to roasting, making, and serving coffee, espresso, and tea.

This antique text contains a manual of practical instruction in hand forging of wrought iron, machine steel, and tool steel, as well as drop forging and heat treatment of steel - including annealing, hardening, and tempering.

This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed guide to British clocks and notable clock makers.

"e;Bee-Keeping for Profit"e; offers the reader simple tips and guidance on how to set up and manage a beehive for profit.

This vintage book is a complete guide to string work, with information on knotting, netting, looping, plaiting, and macrame.

This vintage book contains a collection of letters written by an American farmer on Nantucket island, Massachusetts in the late eighteenth century.

Originally published in 1908, this is one of the earliest books on bee keeping and the natural history of the honey bee, with information on its natural history, bee society, anatomy, bee keeping, and much more.

Tales of the Tea Trade looks at the world of tea from a completely new perspective.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on hive constructions and management, the natural history of bees, harvesting, swarming, and all other related aspects.

This antique book is intended for the use of those who wish to keep bees, but who lack the requisite information.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on hive construction and management, the natural history of bees, harvesting, swarming, and all other related aspects.

Award-winning journalist and food writer Patric Kuh explores the restaurant industrybased on the experiences of Lien Ta and Jonathan Whitener's Here's Looking at You restaurant in Los Angelesand reveals essential details for anyone considering a path to this risky profession.

"e;The Horsewoman"e; is a vintage guide to horse riding aimed at women.

This vintage collection of articles offers insights into the fundamental practice of leathercraft, with a special focus on the leather bag.

Discover the secrets of concocting a wide array of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, in this vintage guide to the art of preparing drinks.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the manufacture of leather, originally written for the general student of leather work.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making a gloves, with detailed directions for using leather, employing patterns, cutting, stitching, and everything else one might need to know.

First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind.

Based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field, an immersive, accessible guide to a career in hairstyling brought to life by acclaimed writer Kate Bolickessential reading for anyone interested in this creative and dynamic profession.

"e;The Practical Bee-Keeper"e; is a complete and comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, containing chapters on everything from the natural history and society of beers, to setting up and managing a successful apiary.

"e;Profitable Bee-Keeping for Small-Holders and Others"e; offers the reader simple tips and guidance on how to set up and manage a beehive for profit.

This vintage handbook on leathercrafting and shoemaking remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in leatherworking and traditional crafts.

This fascinating book contains a complete treatise on beekeeping as a profitable enterprise.

Discover the secrets behind the art of crafting cocktails in this treasure trove of mixed drink recipes and insightful bartending tips.

Volume two of the "e;Hand Books of the Textile Industry"e; contains information on the manufacture of woven fabrics and related materials, describing in detail the different types of yarn and how to use a loom.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making, adjusting, springing, timing and adjusting a variety of watches.

This volume contains a complete guide to bee-keeping, with information on setting up, general management, diseases, common problems, increasing yields, and much more.

This book deals with the lace industry, exploring its history in England, Europe, and in the United States.

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to the honey plants of America, together with information on those which are of special value to the beekeeper as sources of pollen.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to clocks and watches, with historical information, descriptions of their inner workings, details of notable horologists, and much more.

"e;The Nut Growers Handbook"e; is a fantastic, comprehensive guide to all things nuts, with a focus on growing them.

"e;Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World"e; is a comprehensive reference book of the most notable makers of clocks and watches in the world at the time when this book was first published.