ARGONAUT BOOKS

Homer called salt a divine substance, while Plato described it as especially dear to the gods. Kurlansky blends political, commercial, scientific, religious and culinary records into this history of the substance. Reviews Refreshing and invigorating, full of fascinating factIndependent on SundayThis is an extraordinary little book, unputdownable, written in the most lyrical, flowing style which paints vivid pictures and, at the same time, punches into place hard facts that stop you dead in your tracks. A compulsive readExpress on Sunday - Sir Roy StrongCrisply and elegantly ...Read More