Penguin Books, 2003. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, unmarked black wrappers with white titles, slightly rubbed edges, sound and tight glued binding. Pages lightly toned, spotless, no markings, no creases. Mark Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic and illuminating history is a multilayered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich history. Take salt for example. Until about 100 years ago salt was one of the world's most sought-after commodities. It served as currency, influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions--thus contributing in many ways to the history of humankind. Bibliography and Index. 496 pages. 8vo. 2003, Penguin Books.

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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 by Mark Kurlansky is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece. Mark Kurlansky is the author of many books including Cod, The Basque History of the World , 1968 , and The Big Oyster . His newest book is Birdseye.

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Bookseller: The Parnassus BookShop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 030071
Title: Salt: A World History
Author: Kurlansky, Mark
Format/Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0142001619
ISBN 13: 9780142001615
Publisher: Penguin Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2003
Size: 8vo - over 7? - 9?" tall
Keywords: HISTORY, WORLD;
Bookseller catalogs: History. World;
X weight: 0 oz

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