Salt : A World History (9780142001615)

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.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 496 pages
• Dimensions 129 x 197 x 21mm | 329g
• Publication date 28 Jan 2003
• Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint Penguin USA
• Publication City/Country New York, NY, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement Reprint
• Illustrations note b/w ill.
• ISBN10 0142001619
• ISBN13 9780142001615
• Bestsellers rank 92,797

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