Salt

An extraordinary look at an ordinary substance-and one we'd be dead without: salt. Salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and the story of this common household seasoning proves a fascinating one. In a kaleidoscope of history, Mark Kurlansky-bestselling author of-1968 and Cod-blends economic, scientific political, religious, and culinary elements to produce this tasty account of salt, the only rock we humans eat. Populated by colorful characters and filled with fascinating details,-Salt-is a supremely spicy, multi-layered masterpiece.