Salt : A World History by Mark Kurlansky (2003, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100142001619
ISBN-139780142001615
eBay Product ID (ePID)2366855
Product Key Features
Book TitleSalt : a World History
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEarth Sciences / Mineralogy, Civilization, Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, History, Chemistry / Inorganic
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Technology & Engineering, Science, History
AuthorMark Kurlansky
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-270006
Reviews"Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt...fascination and surprise regularly erupt from the detail." - The New York Times Book Review This is terrific food writing; like fleur de sel, something scarce and to be savored." - San Francisco Chronicle "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. " - Los Angeles Times Book Review "If you are drawn to history and curious about the origins of foods, allow Mark Kurlansky to take you on an incredible journey through the centuries by way of salt." - The Baltimore Sun "Kurlansky does a masterful job of expanding the reader''s horizons....This book of minutely researched data and history can literally make the mouth water." - The Boston Globe , Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. ( Los Angeles Times Book Review ), Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. (Los Angeles Times Book Review), "Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt...fascination and surprise regularly erupt from the detail." - The New York Times Book Review This is terrific food writing; like fleur de sel, something scarce and to be savored." - San Francisco Chronicle "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. " - Los Angeles Times Book Review "If you are drawn to history and curious about the origins of foods, allow Mark Kurlansky to take you on an incredible journey through the centuries by way of salt." - The Baltimore Sun "Kurlansky does a masterful job of expanding the reader's horizons....This book of minutely researched data and history can literally make the mouth water." - The Boston Globe , "Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt...fascination and surprise regularly erupt from the detail." -- The New York Times Book Review This is terrific food writing; like fleur de sel, something scarce and to be savored." -- San Francisco Chronicle "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. " -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If you are drawn to history and curious about the origins of foods, allow Mark Kurlansky to take you on an incredible journey through the centuries by way of salt." -- The Baltimore Sun "Kurlansky does a masterful job of expanding the reader's horizons....This book of minutely researched data and history can literally make the mouth water." -- The Boston Globe, "Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt...fascination and surprise regularly erupt from the detail." -- The New York Times Book Review This is terrific food writing; like fleur de sel, something scarce and to be savored." -- San Francisco Chronicle "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur. " -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "If you are drawn to history and curious about the origins of foods, allow Mark Kurlansky to take you on an incredible journey through the centuries by way of salt." -- The Baltimore Sun "Kurlansky does a masterful job of expanding the reader's horizons....This book of minutely researched data and history can literally make the mouth water." -- The Boston Globe
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal553.6/32/09
Grade ToUP
Table Of ContentSalt: A World History Introduction: The Rock Part One A Discourse on Salt, Cadavers, and Pungent Sauces Chapter One: A Mandate of Salt Chapter Two: Fish, Fowl, and Pharoahs Chapter Three: Saltmen Hard as Codfish Chapter Four: Salt's Salad Days Chapter Five: Salting It Away in the Adriatic Chapter Six: Two Ports and the Prosciutto in Between Part Two The Glow of Herring and the Scent of Conquest Chapter Seven: Friday's Salt Chapter Eight: A Nordic Dream Chapter Nine: A Well-Salted Hexagon Chapter Ten: The Hapsburg Pickle Chapter Eleven: The Leaving of Liverpool Chapter Twelve: American Salt Wars Chapter Thirteen: Salt and Independence Chapter Fourteen: Liberté, Egalité, Tax Breaks Chapter Fifteen: Preserving Independence Chapter Sixteen: The War Between the Salts Chapter Seventeen: Red Salt Part Three Sodium's Perfect Marriage Chapter Eighteen: The Odium of Sodium Chapter Nineteen: The Mythology of Geology Chapter Twenty: The Soil Never Sets On . . . Chapter Twenty-One: Salt and the Great Soul Chapter Twenty-Two: Not Looking Back Chapter Twenty-Three: The Last Salt Days of Zigong Chapter Twenty-Four: Ma, La, and Mao Chapter Twenty-Five: More Salt than Fish Chapter Twenty-Six: Big Salt, Little Salt Acknowledgments Bibliography Index
SynopsisMark 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., 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., "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.
LC Classification NumberTN900.K865 2003
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- 23 Jul, 2019
A world view through the scope of salt
Fantastic book! I would also purchase “Cod” by the same author. Very interesting and compelling readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Mar, 2023
Take it with a grain of salt
The writer blitzes the reader with historical in formation that becomes a bit overwhelming at times. I have not finished the book, but it can be read in stages. It is not a compelling page-turner. What I have read is interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Oct, 2021
A history that you cannot imagine.
Excellent research and excellently written. Who knew? More wars have been fought over salt than over religion! This is not a one day read. Be patient and digest it slowly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Dec, 2022
Highly recommend this book for all ages.
What a world with salt. Absolutely fascinating reading.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Feb, 2022
Excellent material to read
Not one to read non fiction, but this was well worth it, excellent historical read...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Dec, 2024
Who knew that salt was so important to man’s wellbeing & survival?!
Fascinating and informative look at the history of the last 2000+ years, told through the lens of salt’s considerable importance to the wellbeing/survival of mankind.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jul, 2021
You get more than you expect
Well researched, well written interesting read and history lesson.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Aug, 2017
fascinating
the research and presentation of content is exceptional. would suggest reading "Cod" which is also great reading.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Aug, 2021
love it
Second read for me. Gifted someone with first copy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jan, 2019
Salt... the only rock we eat!!
History of salt... very interesting and illuminating. Should be required reading.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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