About the book
“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review
An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World
Best-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.
Editions of Salt
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780676972689
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676975352
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142001615
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307369796
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698139152
Read an Excerpt
“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review
An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World
Best-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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salt about?
“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review
An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World
Best-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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Salt?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
Where can I read a sample of Salt?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780676972689
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Salt?
Mark Kurlansky
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Salt is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780676972689) and paperback(ISBN 9780676975352) and paperback(ISBN 9780142001615) and ebook(ISBN 9780307369796) and ebook(ISBN 9780698139152)
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