Salt: a world history
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Penguin Books, 2003.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
x, 484 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 23
Lexile measure:
1260L
Status:
3 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Busch Annapolis Library - Nonfiction
553.632 K
Glen Burnie Library - Nonfiction
553.632 K
Description
“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.
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.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0142001619 (pbk.), 9780142001615
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.7, 23 Points
Level 9.7, 23 Points
Lexile measure:
1260
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-465) and index.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Kurlansky, M. (2003). Salt: a world history. New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Kurlansky, Mark. 2003. Salt: A World History. New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Kurlansky, Mark, Salt: A World History. New York, Penguin Books, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Kurlansky, Mark. Salt: A World History. New York, Penguin Books, 2003.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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