Bibliograph

Salt, a world history, Mark Kurlansky

Type

Label

Salt, a world history, Mark Kurlansky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-465) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Salt

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Mark Kurlansky

Sub title

a world history

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Salt

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