Salt: A World History
| AUTHOR | Kurlansky, Mark; Kurlansky, Mark |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Books (01/28/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
"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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780142001615
ISBN-10:
0142001619
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
496
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
5.10 x 1.00 x 7.70 inches
Weight:
0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | World - General
History | Civilization
History | Rocks & Minerals
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
9.7
Point Value:
23
Interest Level:
Upper Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
553.632
Library of Congress Control Number:
2004270006
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"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.
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