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Salt

A World History

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Salt

By: Mark Kurlansky
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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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. Civilization Earth Sciences Food & Wine Gastronomy Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science World Africa Latin American Imperialism Middle Ages Military Ancient History British Empire Crusade War

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Ok, its a book about the white stuff you get in packets in restaurants, so what?
This is quite honestly one of the best history books I have listened to, because it deals with a subject that nobody would think is either interesting or important but it truly is a revelation.
I have no hesitation to recommend this audio book as it shows how a simple thing like sodium chloride has shaped the history and geography of the world.

A great book.

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bit of a slog towards the end but some very interesting facts along the way

good facts but a bit of a list

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I think this is a bonkers book! It covers salt in ways you could not expect. Its a book for the curious. Its all over the place geographically, chemically, commercially etc etc. Brilliant to read in small doses - the classic Necessary Room reader!!

All over the place, but in a good way

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and salt turns up in conversation quite a lot. so read this and annoy all your friends with the best historical document I have come upon.

you'll never run out of salt facts at the pub

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Very interesting to read about the history of the world through salted eyes. But it was sooo long.

Interesting but looong

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I stop listening this when book said that average American eats 120g salt per day seriously 😂

Wrong info

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I picked up this, because I was interested on the history of salt, and heard some big hypes about its importance. Maybe it's just me, this book seriously lacks enthusiasm, and makes salt seem more important than it probably actually was. In addition, there are so many pages filled with just ancient recipes of salt that this could also be placed in the Cooking section.

Was pretty boring

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