The Beekeeper's Lament

The Beekeeper's Lament
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780062079428
ISBN-13 : 0062079425
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Book Synopsis The Beekeeper's Lament by : Hannah Nordhaus

Download or read book The Beekeeper's Lament written by Hannah Nordhaus and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You’llnever think of bees, their keepers, or the fruits (and nuts) of their laborsthe same way again.” —Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of Lobsters Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America’s foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees play in American agribusiness, the maintenance of our food chain, and the very future of the nation. With an intimate focus and incisive reporting, in a book perfect for fans of Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation, Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire,and John McPhee’s Oranges, Nordhaus’s stunning exposé illuminates one the most critical issues facing the world today,offering insight, information, and, ultimately, hope.


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