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Salt

by Mark Kurlansky
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“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.
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Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 28, 2003

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  • ISBN: 9780698139152
  • Release date: January 28, 2003

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780698139152
  • File size: 5255 KB
  • Release date: January 28, 2003
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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Cooking & Food History Science Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:9.7
Lexile® Measure:1260
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:8-11

“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.
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Cooking & Food History Science Nonfiction