Bees, Hives and Honey is a comprehensive instruction book based on beekeeping conditions in Ireland. It covers all aspects, catering for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike. Eminent Irish beekeepers  of the present day have put together a textbook which should fill a gap in Irish beekeeping literature since Revd. J.G. Digges published his 'Practical bee guide' at the beginning of the century. A concise description of the life cycle of the honeybee together with a section on the bee flora in Ireland is also included. The year's work in the apiary and the handling of the honey harvest are dealt with in language which is easy to read.