Salt: A World History
by Mark Kurlansky

Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here 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, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

"Kurlansky, 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. 7 maps. 40 photos. 15 recipes. "
--NYT's Notable Book of 2002

ZH3734    Salt: A World History                                 $15.00

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