This book contains a collection of articles on the exaction, preparation, and uses of beeswax, with supplementary information on general hive management, common problems, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and including a wealth of interesting and practicable information, this collection is ideal for the novice bee-keeper looking to start their own apiary. The articles contained herein include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'A Manual of Rational Bee-Keeping', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'Bee Hives and Bee Keepers' Appliances', 'Bee Keeping for All - A Manual of Honey Craft', 'Bee Keeping Simplified - For the Small Cottager and Smallholder', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.