Salt is a very common item in our homes, but did you know that it has a very interesting history? Salt was once so valuable, that it actually served as currency! It has also had a large part in shaping world civilization, from influencing trade routes to shaping empires and inspiring revolutions. Mark Kurlansky has written many books about food and their history. Salt: A World History is one of our favorites! This book is considered by many who love food to be a must-have book in their library. It's full of fascinating details about an item that we mostly take for granted today. You'll never look at salt quite the same way again.
Softcover: 484 pages.
