Salt: A World History
by Mark Kurlansky
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Author: Mark KurlanskyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-28
ISBN: 0142001619
Number of pages: 498
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: Who would have believed?
Summary: 4 Stars
Who would have believed at the turn of the century that there would be sufficient material to write an entire book on the subject of one of the planets most abundant minerals. Yet Mark Kurlansky turns this oft taken for granted subject into a riveting read. I must admit that the first few chapters take some effort to get through since they are written in a very dry factual style, but once you are past these the author seems to relax his style. Mark Kurlansky has produced a well written book full of the historical decisions and anecdotes around salt that both rocked.and rolled the world.
The chapters on Salt in the British Empire was particularly fascinating, bringing some much needed detail to historical events in the days of the Raj and Gandhi. Who would of thought salt had such a part to play? I won't give away any more, get it now!.
On the basis of the quality of writing here, I will be picking up Mr Kurlansky's previous book on COD, and look forward to his writings to finish the set .. those on chips and vinegar.
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