''The Cottage Bee Keeper'' is a comprehensive guidebook written by Philip Valpy Mourant Filleul in 1851. The book provides practical suggestions and scientific principles for the management of amateur, cottage, and farm apiaries. It covers a range of topics including the history of beekeeping, the anatomy and physiology of bees, the construction and maintenance of hives, the management of colonies, and the harvesting of honey and wax. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various beekeeping techniques and equipment, as well as advice on preventing and treating diseases and pests. Filleul’s writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced beekeepers. Overall, ''The Cottage Bee Keeper'' is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.