From the back cover: "First Lessons in Beekeeping provides the new beekeeper with informative text and liberal color photos that demonstrate the techniques described. This edition features a touch of beekeeping history along with the modern practices needed for success with honey bees. Although designed to guide the beginner in the first steps to becoming a beekeeper, this book is one that all beekeeper can enjoy and, in addition, benefit from its current information." Written by Keith S. Delaplane in the tradition of C.P. Dadant's 1917 original.