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“Salt: A World History” by Mark Kurlansky reveals the fascinating history of this essential mineral. From its role in ancient civilizations to modern trade and culinary uses, explore salt’s impact on culture, economics, and even politics. Discover the surprising world in a grain of salt with this captivating book. ISBN: 9780142001615

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780142001615
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 496
  • Series Title: English
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0142001619
  • Publisher Date: 28 Jan 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 24 mm
  • Weight: 340 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

23 reviews for Salt

  1. Sahil Patel

    This book is good, but can be tedious at times. Requires patience to read. But overall, a worthwhile historical account.

  2. Raghvendra Pratap Singh

    This book changed how I view salt. Informative and well-researched. Some parts were boring. However, it is worth reading overall.

  3. Shubham Tripathi

    Kurlansky’s writing is engaging, and he makes even the most technical aspects of salt production interesting. Excellent.

  4. Prakash Kumar Singh

    Salt is surprisingly good. I didn’t expect to be so engrossed. Definitely worth reading for a unique historical perspective.

  5. Sourav Saha

    A bit repetitive in parts, but the overall story of salt is fascinating. Learned quite a bit. Worth the read, with minor drawbacks.

  6. Mohit Bansal

    Salt is a unique perspective on world history. I learned a lot. Some sections dragged a bit, but generally well-written.

  7. Sharan Sharan

    A unique perspective, well-written, and thoroughly researched. I highly recommend. The book can be long winded at times.

  8. Kundan

    An exhaustive exploration of salt. The level of detail is impressive, though it can be overwhelming. Worth it if you’re truly interested.

  9. Vansh Lalwani

    Salt is a deep dive into a seemingly simple subject. Be prepared for lots of information. I enjoyed it, but it’s not a light read.

  10. Swaham Jena

    Who knew salt could be so interesting? Kurlansky weaves a compelling narrative. Highly recommend for history buffs.

  11. Vikash Bohra

    Kurlansky provides a comprehensive history of salt. While detailed, some chapters felt long. However, it is still a great read.

  12. Dione Tomy

    I enjoyed learning about the role of salt in shaping civilizations. A very unique historical perspective. I recommend it!

  13. Ayush Rai

    Salt’s writing style is great. It can be boring at times. But if you like history, then it is a great book.

  14. Saheli Thakur

    A fascinating and surprisingly readable account of salt’s role in history. Highly recommended. Though, the book could be shorter.

  15. Vansh Maheshwari

    Salt is surprisingly engaging. Kurlansky makes a mundane topic fascinating. A bit dry at times, but overall, a good read.

  16. Sreepada Manissha

    Kurlansky makes a seemingly mundane topic incredibly engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history.

  17. Arpan Agrawal

    I was skeptical, but this book is great! Kurlansky connects salt to everything. A few chapters were slow, but still a solid book.

  18. Kshitij Kumar

    An okay read. It was interesting but not amazing. Definitely for those interested in history. I do not regret reading it.

  19. Prachi Bhuranda

    I am obsessed with salt now. It is good book and great for learning. I felt some areas are dragged on but it is worth it

  20. Aditi

    An interesting and detailed look at the history of salt. Some sections were slow but overall, a worthwhile read.

  21. Anmol Pasricha

    I learned a lot! Engaging and informative. But be warned, it gets incredibly detailed at times. Overall great though!

  22. Sourav Dutta

    Salt is a surprisingly captivating read! Kurlansky’s passion shines through. I learned so much. Highly recommended!

  23. Manish

    I found the book interesting in parts, but overall, it was a bit too dense for my taste. A good effort, but not for everyone.

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