This text contains a collection of interesting and detailed articles on bee-keeping, including information on equipment, general hive management, honey production, swarming, and much more besides. Written in clear, simple language and full of interesting and practicable information and tips, this text will be of considerable value to the novice bee-keeper. It makes for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The articles contained herein include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'Bee Hives and Bee Keepers' Appliances', 'Bee Keeping for Beginners and Others', and 'The Handy Book of Bees – Being a Practical Treatise on Their Profitable Management'. We are proud to republish this volume, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.