Salt: a World History - Mark Kurlansky - Books - Penguin Books - 9780142001615 - January 28, 2003
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Salt: a World History

Mark Kurlansky

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Salt: a 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 by Mark Kurlansky is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece. Mark Kurlansky is the author of many books including Cod, The Basque History of the World, 1968, and The Big Oyster. His newest book is Birdseye.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released January 28, 2003
ISBN13 9780142001615
Publishers Penguin Books
Pages 498
Dimensions 129 × 196 × 24 mm   ·   340 g
Language English  

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