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Salt

A World History

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Salt

By: Mark Kurlansky
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale.

©2006 Mark Kurlansky (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc. Civilization Earth Sciences Food & Wine Gastronomy Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science World Africa Latin American Imperialism Middle Ages Military Ancient History British Empire Crusade War

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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 so read this and annoy all your friends with the best historical document I have come upon.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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bit of a slog towards the end but some very interesting facts along the way

good facts but a bit of a list

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