Salt: A World History

ISBN-13:	9780142001615
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/28/2003
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	23,957
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	1260L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book ReviewAn unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the WorldBest-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.