Dr. Hood was in an enviable position that enabled him to visit many beekeepers and situations with bees. The reader is introduced to some very interesting and creative beekeepers throughout the state of South Carolina. Dr. Hood's intertwined explanations of the honey bee's life, along with other relatives such as yellowjackets, make this book useful for a broad range of readers. Prepare to be amused and educated as you read through the short stories of beekeepers and beekeeping events that made Dr. Hood's career with bees a pleasure and sometimes a challenge.