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Title:
Salt: A World History
Genre:
History
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Subgenre:
Box 3
Volume:
0.000000
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2nd
Type of Book:
Non-Fiction
Number of Pages:
484
Number of Chapters:
13
Date Added:
2018-06-26 16:45:46
Synopsis:
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.
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.
Author:
Mark Kurlansky
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Publisher:
Penguin Group USA
Barcode:
9780142001615
Country:
United States
Place of Printing:
United States
Publication Date:
2002-10-01
Publication Year:
2003
Copyright Year:
2002
Number of Copies:
1
Language:
English
Publisher Location:
New York
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$0.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-03-19
Date Added:
2018-06-26 16:45:46
