Salt: A World History
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00008OHSO |
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| Number of Pages | : | 309 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance -- salt, the only rock humans eat -- and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning. Unabridged. 14 CDs.
15 recipes, 4o illus., 7 maps. Throughout his engaging, well-researched history, Kurlansky sprinkles witty asides and amusing anecdotes. Called a "divine substance" by Homer, salt is an essential part of the human body, was one of the first international commodities and was often used as currency throughout the developing world. 6) got to the finish line first but doesn't compare to this artful narrative. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. Yet salt, Kurlansky asserts, has "shaped civilization." Although now taken for granted, these square crystals are not only of practical use, but over the ages have s
Highly recommended. I have already ordered out another Mark Kurlansky book. Can't wait. With so many other reviews I will keep this shortWho in the world could make such a dry subject so interesting, entertaining and informative? Only Mark Kurlansky. Kurlansky has a natural, easy and fluid flow to his words that make him a joy to read. This work spans the years from the very first know. Fredrick Upchurch said EXCELLENT!. One of my neices in college recommeded this book. I've read it twice as I usually do when the book is as good as this one.If you like wide-ranging and well-written books such as those written by Jared Diamond, you'll love this book. I've enjoyed reading, especially history all my life, and this book. Catherine Mcnabb said Not enough for a book. I couldn't imagine enough interesting information about salt to hold my interest for a whole book. And at least, for me, that proved true. I felt it would have made a really interesting long article for National Geographic instead of a book. There were those in my book group who really loved the boo