Mark Kurlansky

2 books with highlights

Books

Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World

10 highlights

Salt: A World History

26 highlights

Featured Highlights

Fishermen went to sea to catch cod, and they brought back wealth.

From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World

#industry #economics #fishing #wealth

The trade of salt has shaped the world.

From Salt: A World History

#trade #globalization #history

Salt linked us to our past.

From Salt: A World History

#heritage #culture #history

Salt was once as valuable as gold.

From Salt: A World History

#economics #history #trade #value

Salt can preserve food and life.

From Salt: A World History

#preservation #food #nutrition #survival

Salt was at the center of many ancient economies.

From Salt: A World History

#economics #trade #history

Cod is the most important fish in the world.

From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World

#history #economics #fishing #food

Salt is a preservative and a flavor enhancer.

From Salt: A World History

#cooking #food #preservation #taste

Salt has been a vital part of human culture.

From Salt: A World History

#culture #tradition #heritage #sociology

Salt has shaped economies and societies throughout history.

From Salt: A World History

#economics #society #history #development