Of the care and knowledge of bees : their management and natural history, containing an account of the singular mode of generation by which they are produced. Illustrated with XVIII plates. To which is prefixed a translation of the useful parts of Virgil's book on bees. /
Playfair, James,1752-1812.
Virgil.Georgica.Book 4.
Playfair, David A.,former owner.
[Bendochy : s.n.],
1804.
This is a fair copy bound manuscript in the hand of the Rev. James Playfair. Playfair was minister of the Parish of Bendochy, near Cupar Angus, from 1785 to 1812, the year of his death.
Includes four manuscript leaves which were not incorporated into the bound volume, and a separate collection of ephemeral materials and correspondence relating to the history of Playfair's manuscript.
Preface signed: "James Playfair Bendothy Manse April 2d. 1804.".
Front pastedown has a printed card with the name "Mr. David A. Playfair. 9[?] 14 Playfair Terrace Downfield".
Bee culture
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