"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.