Salt: A World History

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 01/28/2003
ISBN: 9780142001615
Pages: 496
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.06w x 0.95d

Review Citations: New York Times 02/02/2003 pg. 24
Entertainment Weekly 03/20/2015 pg. 105

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 109029 / Salt: A World History
Reading Level: 9.7 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 23