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Salt

A World History

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By: Mark Kurlansky
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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An extraordinary look at an ordinary substance—and one we'd be dead without: salt.

Salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and the story of this common household seasoning proves a fascinating one. In a kaleidoscope of history, Mark Kurlansky—bestselling author of  1968 and Cod—blends economic, scientific political, religious, and culinary elements to produce this tasty account of salt, the only rock we humans eat. Populated by colorful characters and filled with fascinating details,  Salt is a supremely spicy, multi-layered masterpiece.

©2006 Mark Kurlansky (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc. Civilization Earth Sciences Food & Wine Gastronomy Science World Africa Latin American Imperialism Middle Ages Military Ancient History British Empire Crusade War
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Absolutely loved this book. Filled with fascinating world history all because of salt! Easy voice to listen to. I couldn’t put it down.

Fascinating

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I think this is a bonkers book! It covers salt in ways you could not expect. Its a book for the curious. Its all over the place geographically, chemically, commercially etc etc. Brilliant to read in small doses - the classic Necessary Room reader!!

All over the place, but in a good way

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and salt turns up in conversation quite a lot. so read this and annoy all your friends with the best historical document I have come upon.

you'll never run out of salt facts at the pub

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Very interesting to read about the history of the world through salted eyes. But it was sooo long.

Interesting but looong

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Ok, its a book about the white stuff you get in packets in restaurants, so what?
This is quite honestly one of the best history books I have listened to, because it deals with a subject that nobody would think is either interesting or important but it truly is a revelation.
I have no hesitation to recommend this audio book as it shows how a simple thing like sodium chloride has shaped the history and geography of the world.

A great book.

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