THE

HONEY-BEE;

ITS

NATURAL HISTORY, PHYSIOLOGY

AND MANAGEMENT,

BY

EDWARD BEVAN, M.D.

"A bee amongst the flowers in spring, is one of the
cheerfullest objects that can be looked upon. Its life
appears to be all enjoyment: so busy and so pleased."

PALEY.

LONDON:

BALDWIN, CRADOCK AND JOY.

To whom can I with so much

propriety dedicate the following sheets as to you, who, in the elegant retirement of private life, have occupied so many of your leisure hours in studying the economy and management of Bees, and to whom, by the aid and encouragement you have afforded me, is mainly

to be attributed the commencement, progress, and completion of the work?

I know of no one; and have therefore to request that you will allow me to offer you this public testimony of my gratitude and respect; and believe me to be

Your faithful and obliged friend,

Woodland Cottage,

EDWARD BEVAN.

April 5th, 1827.