First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The first mention of tin mining in Cornwall dates back to pre Roman days. Since then the industry grew in importance and tin was exported to many countries. Mining techniques and machinery improved as did the miners living and working conditions. Cornishing mining reached its heyday in the last century with Cornish tin famous throughout Europe. Cornish miner were also great travellers, wandering as far as America and South Africa.