ΓÇ£Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.ΓÇ¥ – 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 eatsalt has shaped civilization from the very beginningand its story is a glitteringoften surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currencysalt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and citiesprovoked and financed warssecured empiresand inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating detailsSalt is a supremely entertainingmulti-layered masterpiece.
