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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Walker & Co
Publication date November 1, 2001
Pages 484
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780802713735
ISBN-10 0802713734
Dimensions 1.50 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight 1.60 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $28.00
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
This book takes a look at an ordinary substance--salt, the only rock humans eat--and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning. (view table of contents)
Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780786243891 Book cover for 9780802713735
 
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (July 1, 2002)
9780786243891 | details & prices | 572 pages | 6.50 × 9.75 × 1.25 in. | 2.02 lbs | List price $29.95
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from Walker & Co (November 1, 2001)
9780802713735 | details & prices | 484 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.50 in. | 1.60 lbs | List price $28.00
About: 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.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780142001615
 
Reprint edition from Penguin USA (January 1, 2003)
9780142001615 | details & prices | 496 pages | 5.00 × 7.75 × 1.00 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $18.00
About: 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.
CD/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9781590072462 Book cover for 9781597770972
 
With Scott Brick (other contributor) | Unabridged edition from Phoenix Books Inc (May 1, 2006)
9781597770972 | details & prices | 5.75 × 5.00 × 2.00 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $49.95
About: The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance -- salt, the only rock humans eat -- and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning.
With Scott Brick (other contributor) | Unabridged edition from New Millenium Audio (January 1, 2003)
9781590072462 | details & prices | 5.00 × 5.75 × 3.00 in. | 1.35 lbs | List price $49.95
About: 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.
Cassette/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9781590072479
 
With Scott Brick (other contributor) | Abridged edition from New Millenium Audio (June 1, 2002)
9781590072479 | details & prices | 4.25 × 6.25 × 2.75 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $39.95
About: 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.
Prebinding
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from Turtleback Books (January 1, 2003)
9781417675166 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $28.20
About: 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.

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