This special edition of 'The Dadant System of Beekeeping' was written by Charles P. Dadant, and first published in 1920, making it just shy of one-hundred years old. The book features chapters on Early Experiments, Natural History, Size of Hives, Drones and Drone Production, Apiary Management, Handling Bees, Nomadic Beekeeping, Wintering, Diseases of Bees, plus more. A fabulous old book written by the namesake of the system. This book is an absolute must-read for all those starting out in, or even considering taking up Beekeeping. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.