Salt

A World History

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, History, Civilization, Food & Drink, Food Writing
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Author: Mark Kurlansky ISBN: 9780698139152
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: January 28, 2003
Imprint: Penguin Books Language: English
Author: Mark Kurlansky
ISBN: 9780698139152
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: January 28, 2003
Imprint: Penguin Books
Language: English

An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World

In his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, ***Salt***is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

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An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World

In his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, ***Salt***is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

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