“An eminently readable book . . . admirably illustrated, not unworthy to rank beside the masterpiece of Maurice Maeterlinck.”—Times.
“It must, of course, sound like grossly exaggerated praise if one says that a book has appeared in the hustled crowd of twentieth-century volumes which is a worthy successor to Gilbert White’s ‘Natural History of Selborne,’ but the interest, charm, and ‘personality’ of Mr Edwardes’ work tempt one to class him among the rare masters of that most difficult art which preserves the perfume of country joys in printers’ ink.”—World.
“A wholly charming book that should become a classic. Nothing quite so good, or written with such complete literary skill, has appeared from an English printing-press for long enough. . . . It deserves a place upon the select bookshelf that holds ‘The Compleat Angler’ and George Herbert’s ‘Temple’”—County Gentleman.
“A work of quite extraordinary interest.”—Spectator.
“A wonderful story . . . told with great charm, and much delicate literary art.”—Daily Telegraph.
“A fascinating tale. . . . Quite into the front rank of writers steps Mr Edwardes, who, in ‘The Lore of the Honey-Bee’ gives us a book which, while full of information, is worth reading for its literary charm alone.”—Daily Mail.
“A volume which shows up the life of the bee in fresh and brilliant facets—a book which every bee-lover will cherish.”—Glasgow News.
“All the virtues of Maeterlinck’s well-known prose epic, without its failings . . . Every page is intensely interesting. . . . The book is embellished with twenty-four of the clearest and best photographs of bee economy that we have seen.”—Daily News.
“A lively and informing book . . . the many illustrations well chosen, and all good . . . Mr Tickner Edwardes has done nothing so good as this.”—Daily Chronicle.
