A New English Classic 
Tenth Edition. Crown 8vo. xxiv-+282 pp. 7s. 6d. net. 
THE LORE 
OF THE HONEY-BEE 
TICKNER EDWARDES 
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS 
‘“* An eminently readable book . . . admirably illustrated, 
not unworthy to rank beside the masterpiece of Maurice 
Maeterlinck.’’—TZimes. 
Tt must, of course, sound like grossly exaggerated 
praise if one says that a book has appeared in the hustled 
crowd of twentieth-century volumes which is a worthy suc- 
cessor to Gilbert White’s ‘ Natural History of Selborne,’ but 
the interest, charm, and ‘personality’ of Mr Edwardes’ 
work tempt one to class him among the rare masters of that 
most difficult art which preserves the perfume of country 
joys in printers’ ink.’’—World. 
“A wholly charming book . that should become a 
classic. Nothing quite so good, or written_with such com- 
plete literary skill, has appeared from an English printing- 
press for long enough. ... It deserves a place upon the 
select bookshelf that holds ‘The Compleat Angler’ and 
George Herbert’s ‘ Temple’ ’’—County Gentleman. 
‘““ A work of quite extraordinary interest.’’—Sdectator. 
‘“A wonderful story. . told with great charm, and 
much delicate literary art.’—Daily Telegraph. 
‘“A fascinating tale... . Quite into the front rank of 
writers steps Mr Edwardes, who, in ‘ The Lore of the Honey- 
Bee’ gives us_a book which, while full of information, is 
worth reading for its literary charm alone.’’—Daily Mail. 
“ A volume which shows up the life of the bee in fresh 
and brilliant facets—a book which every bee-lover will 
cherish.’’—Glasgow News. 
“¢ All the virtues of Maeterlinck’s well-known prose epic, 
without its failings. ... Every page is intensely interest- 
ing. ... The book is embellished with twenty-four of the 
clearest and best photographs of bee economy that we have 
seen.’’—Daily News. 
‘* A lively and informing book... . the many illustrations 
well chosen, and all good. ... Mr Tickner Edwardes has 
done nothing so good as this.”—Daily Chronicle. 
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