Published in 1910, 'Nigeria and Its Tin Fields' by Albert Frederick Calvert provides a historical account of tin mining in Northern Nigeria. The book details the discovery of alluvial tin in Bauchi Province and the economic transformation that followed, highlighting the region's newfound significance to British investors and traders. Calvert contrasts the area's previous negative perceptions with its emerging importance due to mineral wealth, offering insights into the geopolitical implications of the tin industry in Nigeria's development.
