Home Farm Books imprint: 175 books

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on honey bee embryology. With fantastic illustrations and in-depth information, "The Embryology of the Honey Bee" is not to be missed by those with an interest in bees and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Historical Review",...

First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides...

This early works on Wildfowling is an informative and illustrated look at the subject. Contents include; Shoulder Guns, ETC, Clothing & Impedimenta, Dogs, Shore Shooting, Geese, Goose Shooting, Fresh Marsh Shooting, The Punt Gun, The Gear for Punt and Gun, Punting, and On The Testing of Punt Guns........

Contained within this volume is a complete guide to gardening in New Zealand, with chapters on Bee-keeping and poultry-breeding. Although old, this book contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable value to modern gardeners and farmers alike. Contents include: "Garden Calendar",...

This is a vintage guide to bee-keeping in Maryland, USA. It explores the state of Maryland bee-keeping in the early twentieth century by looking at its history, development, and future. It also contains chapters on setting up and managing a beehive, making it of utility to modern bee-keepers. Contents...

"Bee-Keeping for Profit" offers the reader simple tips and guidance on how to set up and manage a beehive for profit. From apiary construction and swarming to marketing honey and beyond, this volume contains everything a modern bee-keeper needs to know about his occupation. Contents include: "Introduction",...

"How to Keep Bees" is a detailed and accessible guide to bee-keeping and apiary management, with information on starting out, constructing an apiary, acquiring bees, and much more. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this comprehensive handbook constitutes a must-have for...

"The Horse - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British horse, with information on its various breeds, training, breaking,...

"The Goat - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British goat, with information on its various breeds, distribution, historical...

Contained within this book is an exposition of the "Italian System" of bee-keeping, being Don Giotto Ulivi's frame hive design and honey extractor. It explores the benefits and drawbacks of the method in question with helpful diagrams and simple explanations. "The Italian System of Bee Keeping" will...

"Pleasurable Bee-Keeping" is a simple and accessible guide to keeping bees for pleasure. It contains chapters on all aspects of the hobby from equipment and preparation to diseases and common enemies. This volume is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in the subject. Contents...

Taken from the sixty-fifth annual report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, this is an analysis of the importance of honey in the early twentieth century. It discusses how the demand for honey sharply increased in Europe with the outbreak of the First World War, and explores what this...

First published in 1911, this book contains a comprehensive and practical guide to keeping bees. With information on every aspect from feeding and swarming to extracting honey for profit, "Bee Keeping in Porto Rico" constitutes a useful and timeless resource for modern enthusiasts. Contents include:...

This volume contains a detailed account of bee-keeping in New Zealand between 1874-1916. Based on the author's own experiences as a life-long bee-keeper, this book presents a fascinating account of the birth and development of the practice in the country. "Forty-Two Years of Bee-Keeping in New Zealand...