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Salt: A World History

By Mark Kurlansky
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By Mark Kurlansky
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A history of humanity through the lens of one of our most precious resources—salt. This riveting history is surprising, engaging and a fascinating read for anyone bored by traditional lenses of history.

THE VIRAL NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"A must-have for any serious cook or foodie." -ANTHONY BOURDAIN
"This is a "wow!" book: roving, startling, engaging.” -Washington Post

The gorgeous new edition of a Kurlansky fan favorite: The unlikely history of the world through a grain of salt-now with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester.

Homer called salt a divine substance. Plato described it as especially dear to the gods. Today we take it for granted: a common, inexpensive...

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