Virginia Honey: A Sweet History

Honeybees have been a part of Virginia's history since they arrived with the first European colonists. They were Jamestown's valuable addition and a Civil War soldier's sweet if painful temptation, and they served as homefront heroes when the world wars caused sugar shortages. In recent years, mead has seen a resurgence along with beekeeping and has claimed a place as a craft beverage in the Commonwealth. Join author Virginia Johnson to hunt escaped swarms flying wild in the forests, visit modern-day observation hives and follow the mead path across the Commonwealth for a taste of history.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: History PR
Published: 08/02/2021
ISBN: 9781540248985
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d