18 AUGUST 1888, Page 24

A Book about Bees. By F. G. Jenyns. (Wells Gardner

and Co.)—We are glad to see another book about bees, for such books are much wanted. This is intended for young people ; but, indeed, in the matter of bee-keeping most people are young, so that except for the style, it might very well suit all ages. Of the fundamental thesis there can be no doubt,—all should learn young, while there is plenty of enthusiasm. The elementary facts of bees and bee- keeping are propounded in an easy and flowing style, which will attract readers, we think, sufficiently to interest them. On one point we must disagree with Mr. Jenyns,—namely, the keeping of straw hives ; the frame hives are admittedly superior and more easily managed, and the beginner should begin at once on them.