Salt - Mark Kurlansky

Salt

ByMark Kurlansky

  • Release Date: 2003-01-28
  • Genre: History
Score: 4
4
From 183 Ratings

Description

“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review

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

Best-selling author 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.

Reviews

  • In depth and interesting

    5
    By Traveling TJ
    Well written and enjoyable to read with excellent descriptions of the past and the important role salt played through the ages.
  • Good, informative book

    5
    By 1byte_
    I loved reading this book, the author made salt much more interesting than I thought they ever could!
  • Incredible!!

    5
    By #CLJ
    Must read for anyone that loves history.
  • Informative, but a little bland...

    4
    By A-NONNY-MOUSE.
    😜
  • A Sweeping View of History

    5
    By Magic Flyin' Lemur
    Don't let the book title fool you; this book is not some dry geology tome or dull dissertation on seasoning. It's an incredibly fascinating look at how civilization was shaped so strongly by such a common mineral. Great read!

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