Salt
A World History
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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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Written by:
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Mark Kurlansky
About this listen
The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale.
©2003 Mark Kurlansky (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc.What listeners say about Salt
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- Canadian
- 2020-07-14
Incredible.
A incredible version of history of the world told thru salt. I learned so much and look at that little shaker in my kitchen in a whole new light.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-10-06
Was a great history lesson
I actually really enjoyed this audible book, It describes how important salt was a contributor for expansion.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-06-26
pretty good, had fun
Nice snapshots of different cultures in different times and how they used salt. Most interesting was the various European skirmishes over salt
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- Ron Smallwood
- 2021-02-11
A very salty history
You will never look at table salt the same ever again. I read this book years ago and the narrator does it justice. This is a look at humanity's history and the role salt and its uses in dried, pickled, fermented, and of course salted foods played in shaping that history. No dull history here but salty look at how our diet changed over time with wonderful side trips in recipes and menus. Definitely a fun listen.
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- Bill Wickert
- 2022-12-25
Salt. The History
Having read another book on this subject all I can say is this is the best version
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