The beekeeper's pupil.
The beekeeper's pupil.
By
:
George, Sara.
Publication Date
:
2002
Subject Term
:
Bees -- Fiction.
Diaries -- Fiction.
Young adult fiction.
Genre
:
Historical fiction.
Biographical fiction.
Summary
:
In 1766, at the age of 15, Francois Huber learns that he is going blind. As the darkness descends, he sets his mind on an extraordinary scientific inquiry into the violent and sexually competitive world of the bee. He teaches his manservant to observe in his place and together they document their astonishing findings, with extraordinary obsessiveness and insight.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780747270416
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Happy Valley - Goose Bay (LHV) Melville | YA Fic | YA Fiction | FIC GEO | Checked out |