The American Bee Journal is the “oldest bee paper in America established in 1861 devoted to scientific bee-culture and the production and sale of pure honey. Published every Wednesday, by Thomas G. Newman, Editor and Proprietor” In this volume are short articles and correspondence on a variety of topics from Royal Jelly to the Honey and Beeswax Market. ( Larry Wilson)
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Here is a little variety for those who enjoy reading this material. Easy, short sections.
There appear to be a half dozen or so random issues on Gutenberg, so some may follow depending on interest.
aundrea543 wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 9:07 pm My husband and I keep honeybees! They're so fascinating.
Could I claim sections 4 and 5 please?
Oh, how nice!
I've assigned these sections to you, Andrea.
Just click on your name in the Magic Window to view you personal reader page. This is where you can track all of your LibriVox projects, of which I hope there will be many.
Oh, how nice!
I've assigned these sections to you, Andrea.
Just click on your name in the Magic Window to view you personal reader page. This is where you can track all of your LibriVox projects, of which I hope there will be many.
Availle wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 8:31 pm
Hi Larry,
I'd like to read section 1 please.
it would really help in choosing if you could give a rough word count of the sections.
I usually do word counts, but the sections here are so short that I didn't, but maybe I should.
And here is proof that posts don't always appear in order. . . .
alanmapstone wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 10:20 pm
Hi Larry
Would you want the reading of section 10 (Far East) to include the Price Lists which follow it?
Are we putting this in Short Works or regular Readers Wanted? From your response above, it sounds like Short Works but thought I would check with you before I move the thread.
, but since no one else has picked this up, I will. MW coming up.
My husband and I keep honeybees! They're so fascinating. 