- Hardcover: 674 pages
- Publisher: X-STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY (9 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 161476056X
- ISBN-13: 978-1614760566
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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What Huber discovered and wrote about here, laid the ground work for all the practical knowledge we have of bees today. His discoveries were so revolutionary, that beekeeping can be divided in two eras very easily as pre-Huber and post-Huber. This edition of Huber's Observations by far surpasses any other edition ever printed in the English language. First it has both Volume I and II, while every English edition currently in print that I am aware of is only Volume I of the 1809 edition. which is only a third of the final Huber book. The second volume was published in 1814 in French 5 years after that 1809 edition and contains Huber's research on the origin of wax, the construction of comb, the ventilation of the hive and much more. Second, it is the best English translation from the original French and the only one I know of that has both volumes. C.P. Dadant, was uniquely qualified to do the translation. Dadant was born in France and French was his first language, yet he spent most of his life beekeeping; and writing and editing beekeeping articles and books in America in English. Third, all of the English editions currently in print have only 2 plates (if any). Only the previous Dadant edition (1926) had all 14 of the original plates but unfortunately they were only halftones of some old yellow copies and are not very readable. This edition has new scans from a very good condition edition of the original 1814 French of both Volumes of Nouvelles Observations Sur Les Abeilles so these are clearer than any previous edition other than the original 1814 French edition. An additional engraving of Huber's work from Cheshire's book, plus an engraving of Francis Huber from the Dadant edition have been included. In addition, 7 more photos of a museum quality reproduction of Huber's Leaf hive have also been included. All figures have been split out and enlarged and put in the text where they are referred to. Photos of the original plates are included at the back for historic and artistic purposes. Fourth, to put this book in context I have included a memoir of Huber by Professor De Candolle, a friend of Huber. This gives a bit of background on Huber's life. Fifth, the only other edition to come close to this, the 1926 edition by Dadant, was in very small print. This one is 12 point and a typeface that appears to be larger and is very readable.
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Huber is a delight to read. His accurate observations of bees are as true today as when he made them in the 1790s. Actually they are not Huber's observations because he was blind, but those of his trusty manservant. For decades they conducted experiments with their bees and this is the fruit of their labours. This edition is a bargain, it has clearly been a labour of love to reproduce on of the early editions, now beautifully typeset with the original engravings cleaned up and reproduced. Accessible and readable, recommended to all those interested in bees.
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The Best Honeybee Naturalist
27 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover
Kudos to Michael Bush for making this brilliant work available in a clear and readable format! Until now, one had to be very persistant to find Huber's observations in any form - but reading them reveals a clarity of thought rarely glimpsed. LL Langstroth was well-aware of Huber's discoveries and gave full credit in his day - but time has muddied the waters and clouded the genius of this blind man's methods. Many of the things we now know of honeybees were deciphered nearly two hundred years ago - and you can follow the logic of Huber's investigations as if you are there with him.
Personally, I find the older naturalists to be more original and compelling in their writing - and if you are a modern beekeeper, you will be surprised how much of the information in this book is still relevant today.
Personally, I find the older naturalists to be more original and compelling in their writing - and if you are a modern beekeeper, you will be surprised how much of the information in this book is still relevant today.
Best Book on Beekeeping out there
30 April 2012
Format:Hardcover
Bush has done an amazing job bringing this to beekeepers everywhere. His no nonsense approach to beekeeping is refreshing to say the least. If you want to keep bees, this book is essential.............z
One Stop Shopping
20 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover
Started out with Practical Bee Keeper which wet my whistle and working thru Huber's New Observations Upon Bees to gather the historical and nitty gritty that contributed to the Practical Bee Keeper. Join a local Bee Keepers Club and acquire both these books to compliment a naturalist approach to bee keeping.
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