The Hive of the Bee Hunter: A Repository of Sketches is a book written by Thomas Bangs Thorpe and published in 1854. The book is a collection of sketches and stories based on Thorpe's experiences as a bee hunter in the American South. Thorpe was an avid bee hunter, and his sketches capture the beauty and complexity of the bee's natural habitat. He also provides valuable insights into the behavior of bees and their importance to the ecosystem. The...