Salt: A World History -- Mark Kurlansky, Paperback

"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

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 is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

Author: Mark Kurlansky
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 01/28/2003
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.06w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9780142001615
Age Range: 18-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.7
Point Value: 23
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 109029 / Salt: A World History


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 02/02/2003 pg. 24
Entertainment Weekly 03/20/2015 pg. 105

About the Author

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.