A world history, author mark kurlansky delves into the history of salt, as well as its impact on empires, wars, and economies, in a text that is lively, comprehensive, and surprising. M ark kurlansky came to prominence with two books that took commonplace subjects and placed them at the centre. Based on mark kurlanskys critically acclaimed best seller salt. The fine balance of nature, the trade of salt as a currency of many nations and empires, the theme of a popular shakespearean play salt is best selling author mark kurlansky s story of the only rock we eat. He has written a number of books of fiction and nonfiction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A biography of the fish that changed the world, and more on. Mark kurlansky books list of books by author mark kurlansky. A world history, this handsome picture book explores every aspect of salt.
Mark kurlansky s book salt, which was published in 2002, is a detailed history of salt and its place in both ancient and modern civilizations. Salt by mark kurlansky overdrive rakuten overdrive. Listen to salt audiobook by mark kurlansky, narrated by scott brick. Salt is bestselling author mark kurlansky s story of the only rock we eat. Such is one of the early discoveries in mark kurlanskys biography of salt and how it shaped the world. Mark kurlansky is a new york times bestselling and james a. Its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of mankind. There is a bibliography but its not arranged in any useful way.
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. Salt is best selling author mark kurlansky s story of the only rock we eat. See all books authored by mark kurlansky, including salt. From the team that created the ala notable book the cods tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The fine balance of nature, the trade of salt as a currency of many nations and empires, the theme of a popular shakespearean play. Based on mark kurlansky s critically acclaimed best seller salt. Written by mark kurlansky, author of cod, salt, the big oyster, and many other books, world without fish has been praised as urgent publishers weekly and a wonderfully fastpaced and engaging primer on the key questions surrounding fish and the sea paul greenberg, author of four fish.
Kurlansky s book about salt, like his book on cod, is loaded with detail. So much of our human body is made up of salt that wed be dead without it. His previous books cod, salt, 1968, and the food of a younger land were all new york times bestsellers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 484 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2002, and was written by mark kurlansky.
The main characters of this history, non fiction story are. This book looks at the history of this city, its literature, music, sense of humor, food and personalityan homage to a great and tattered city. 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 2002 tells the fascinating story of this basic mineral, from its early uses in food preservation to its role as a precious commodity, driving trade and conquest. As mark kurlansky so brilliantly relates here, salt has shaped civilisation from the beginning, and its story.
Written by mark kurlansky, audiobook narrated by scott brick. In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and awardwinning career, mark kurlansky, bestselling author of salt and cod, the big oyster, 1968, and milk, among many others, employs his signature multicentury storytelling and compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrowing yet aweinspiring life cycle of salmon. Mark kurlansky has written, edited, or contributed to twenty books, which have been translated into twentyfive languages and won numerous prizes. A portrait of american foodbefore the national highway system, before chain restaurants, and before frozen food, when the nations food was seasonal, regional, and traditionalfrom the lost wpa files. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Mark kurlansky audio books, best sellers, author bio. Salt is best selling author mark kurlanskys story of the only rock we eat. I must add that you will get a much greater kick out of this book if you have some basic knowledge of world history.
The story of salt would make a great addition to the nonfiction shelf of any school or classroom library as it touches on science, social studies, geography, and economics. Kurlanskys book about salt, like his book on cod, is loaded with detail. New york, mark kurlansky shares a detailed history of salt through time and geography. According to the greek creation myth, we are so much spilt milk. Mark kurlansky has 47 books on goodreads with 317840 ratings. Its a shame its not properly referenced, theres really no way of checking any of the billions of facts presented. Kurlansky uses his attention to detail and ability to entertain the curious reader in this book that explores much of how salt came to be found on most tables around the world, as well as some of the key customs and traditions that have lasted for centuries, if not. Mark kurlansky s first global food history since the bestselling cod and salt.
A city of tropical heat, sweat, ramshackle beauty, and its very own cadencea city that always surpriseshavana is brought to pulsing life by new york times bestselling author mark kurlansky. Publication date 2002 topics salt, salt, salt industry and trade, large type books publisher waterville, me. From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt. Mark kurlansky is wellknown to readers through his popular books cod. A biography of the fish that changed the world 1997, was an international bestseller and was translated into more than 15 languages. However, as mark kurlansky so brilliantly relates in his worldencompassing new book, salt the only rock we eathas shaped civilization from the very beginning. This is a very interesting book, but i cant say that i couldnt put it down. From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages are interwoven here. These blinks shed light on the political conflict sparked by societys demand for salt as well as the environmental damage wrought by the salt industry.
The book is divided into three parts and begins thousands of years in the past. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the age are interwoven here. Mark kurlansky december 7, 1948 is an american journalist and writer of general interest nonfiction. A world history unabridged audiobook, by mark kurlansky. Written by mark kurlansky, narrated by scott brick. In kurlansky s words, salt the only rock humans eat. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Mark kurlansky rubs your nose in salt, and you come out so much more knowledgeable, and really have fun learning. Mark kurlansky author of salt goodreads share book. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured. It has also been included in the new york state expeditionary.