Salt: A World History
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Kurlansky, Mark
Published:
Walker Books 2010
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Mark Kurlansky. (2010). Salt: A World History. Walker Books.

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Mark Kurlansky. 2010. Salt: A World History. Walker Books.

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Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here 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, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

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Street Date:
07/05/2010
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780802779441
ASIN:
B00BPDN33W
Accelerated Reader:
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Level 9.7, 23 Points
Lexile measure:
1260

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