Jan 31, 2002 · 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 …

Jan 28, 2003 · 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 …

Jan 1, 2002 · Journalist Maximillian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romanée-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine. Summary and Reviews of Salt …

Salt: A World History. Until about 100 years ago, salt, the only rock we eat, was one of the world’s most sought after commodities. Wars were fought over it, other wars were financed with it, …

Jan 28, 2012 · 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 …

Dec 12, 2023 · “Salt: A World History” by Mark Kurlansky is an exploration of the history of salt and its profound influence on civilizations throughout the ages. The book delves into how salt …

Salt by Mark Kurlansky is a fascinating exploration of salt's impact on world history, economics, and culture. From its use as currency to its role in food preservation, this book explores the …

Jan 1, 2002 · Salt is an appropriate bookend to these books: the story of a humble but ubiquitous substance inextricably interwoven with the history of mankind. Homer called salt a divine …

Jan 28, 2003 · 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 …