"Nigeria and its Tin Fields" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a non-fiction work that shines a light on the transformation of Northern Nigeria due to the finding and extraction of tin in the early 1900s. It starts by showing the initial negative opinions about the area because of its harsh lands and troubled past but quickly moves into how the discovery of tin ore changed everything. The book tells the story of how British businesses became very interested in Bauchi Province, and explores how tin mining caused the region to be seen in a new, more positive light, as it became important for business and trade. Through detailed accounts, the reader learns about the experiences of the first explorers and entrepreneurs, painting a clear picture of how the tin industry grew in Nigeria.

Nigeria and its tin fields
By Albert Frederick Calvert
Misunderstood and undervalued, a West African territory unexpectedly becomes a hotbed of economic activity when valuable mineral resources are unearthed.
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About the AuthorAlbert Frederick Calvert (1872-1946) was an English author, engineer and explorer active in Australia.
Albert Frederick Calvert (1872-1946) was an English author, engineer and explorer active in Australia.
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