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.

0142001619 9780142001615

2004270006


Salt.
Salt--History.
Salt industry and trade--History.

TN900 / .K865 2003

553.6/32/09