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Kurlansky, Mark,

Salt : a world history / Mark Kurlansky. - x, 484 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-465) and index.

Explores the role of salt in shaping history, discussing how one of the world's most sought-after commodities has influenced economics, science, politics, religion, and eating customs.

ISBN: 0142001619 9780142001615

LCCN: 2004270006

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Salt.
Salt--History.
Salt industry and trade--History.

LC Class. No.: TN900 / .K865 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 553.6/32/09