Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 2 Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces...

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Albert Frederick Calvert

Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 2 Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date

Name: Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 2 Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date
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Albert Frederick Calvert

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Alpha Editions
30 September 2025

Regional studies; Social & cultural history; Geography

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In the shimmering heat of Northern Nigeria, where red earth gives way to glinting veins of ore, a remarkable story of ambition, industry, and transformation unfolds. Here, the search for tin altered the landscape and the lives of those who called it home, shaping the very foundations of the Nigerian mining industry and leaving an indelible mark on the nation's economic history. This rare volume, out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, offers an immersive journey into the heart of Nigeria's tin mining history, revealing how the discovery and exploitation of tin deposits in the north became a catalyst for sweeping change-socially, culturally, and economically. Through vivid reportage and careful observation, the text captures the allure and peril of prospecting, the feverish growth of mining settlements, and the complex interplay between local communities and colonial enterprise. The economic impact of tin mining is laid bare, from the bustling trade routes that sprang up to the shifting fortunes of towns and families drawn into the industry's orbit. Yet beyond its value as a chronicle of extraction and enterprise, this work stands as a vital record of a pivotal era-one whose reverberations are still felt in the modern Nigerian mining industry. It is a window onto the ambitions and anxieties of a time when the world's hunger for resources collided with the realities of Northern Nigeria's rich but contested landscapes. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its pages preserve not only the technical and economic dimensions of tin mining but also the human stories and enduring questions that continue to shape Nigeria's relationship with its mineral wealth. For those drawn to the drama of discovery, the intricacies of the nigerian mining industry, or the layered history of Nigeria's tin fields, this restored classic is an essential addition to any serious collection.

By: Albert Frederick Calvert
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789374123898
ISBN 10: 9374123894
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active