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Author: Mark Kurlansky

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780142001615

Language: English

Publish Date: 31/01/2002

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Do you really understand salt
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Chapter 3Everybody loves salt!
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Chapter 4A grain of salt might be small, but it's a big deal.
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Salt

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Salt" by Mark Kurlansky offers a concise and engaging overview of how this seemingly simple mineral has profoundly influenced human history, culture, and economics. Kurlansky masterfully weaves together anecdotes and historical events, revealing salt's integral role in the development of civilizations, trade routes, and culinary traditions. A summary audiobook provides a quick yet enriching perspective, making it perfect for those who seek to grasp the major themes and insights of the book without investing the time in the full text. It's an excellent way to discover the fascinating impact of salt on our world.

Author : Mark Kurlansky

The author of this book is Mark Kurlansky. He’s a prolific author of sprawling historical narratives, most notable being Salt: A World History, The Basque History of the World, A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny as well as A Chosen Few: The Resurrection of European Jewry. He won the 1999 James Beard Award with his book Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World.

Key Insights from Salt

  • Salt has played a crucial role in shaping civilizations throughout history, influencing trade, economics, and even warfare. Kurlansky explores how this simple mineral has been both a commodity and a cultural symbol across different societies.
  • The historical significance of salt reveals its function as a preservative, which transformed food storage and consumption. This led to the development of various cuisines and traditions that are still seen today.
  • Kurlansky draws connections between salt and modern issues such as environmental impact, sustainability, and globalization. He emphasizes that understanding salt's past can provide insight into our current relationship with food and natural resources.
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