Author : April Aldrich
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1626198284
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (261 download)
Book Synopsis A History of Honey in Georgia and the Carolinas by : April Aldrich
Download or read book A History of Honey in Georgia and the Carolinas written by April Aldrich and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1800s, Georgia and the Carolinas produced millions of pounds of honey and created a lasting legacy within the industry. The uses for the sweet nectar go well beyond flavor. Bee pollination extensively benefits agricultural crops in the area. Elements from the beehive are commonly used in popular cosmetics, medicines and mead. Beekeepers also fare, serious challenges like Colony Collapse Disorder. Join author and beekeeper April Aldrich as she traces the delectable history of honey and beekeeping throughout the region, from ancient apiaries to modern meaderies and beyond. Book jacket.