Salt: A World History Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Interesting, but some parts seem superfluous. Did we really need all of those recipes from throughout history? Still worth reading, though. "

" Incredible book about the only rock humans eat. Every single civilization was based upon production and control/monopoly of salt. "

" I read this several years back but remember being fascinated with this unknown subculture of salt and its history. "

" This has good information, very boring to read "

" I was an interesting read. The author approaches like its a story rather than making it a textbook. The reader for the audio book had a good voice, and used inflection well. If you are a foodie, be warned that he often gives ancient recipes for dishes, it may make you hungry. "

" A historical perspective of how much we used to rely on this mineral. Kurlansky also gives you a bunch of recipes of cured meats and veggies. Some I wouldn't try. "

" Quite a salty tale. Made me hungry. "

" Who would think that a book about Salt would be interewsting---but there's a lot of history to learn that is intriguing. Not a page turner, but a book to "savor." ! "

" As someone who puts salt on everything, it was a great look at where salt comes from, the role it's played throughout history & it's importance to pretty much every society. "

" An excellent peek into history at the significance of this element and a wake up call to the depth of meaning found in its almost 50 biblical references. Salt, back then, is like oil today. "

" A combination of a dry history book and a dry chemistry book. Loved certain colonial aspects. "

" Everything you could possibly want to know about salt. Kurlansky even offers recipe for many salt-rich items. Thorough, interesting, at times anecdotal. I had no idea salt's role in empire building. My chief complaint with this book is that too much salt is unhealthy and this book had too much salt. "

" Very interesting, but far too long. Loved the bits about Syracuse and Buffalo. Also loved the beginning. This book might be better for book on tape though. "

" Parts were better than the whole. "

" Might be more interesting if I'd read it when I was older than FIFTEEN!! Cool concept for a history book. Super boring and slow. "

" Interesting facts about salt; hair-pulling simplifications about non-salt history. "

" Salt used to be a currency and a form of pay for civil war soldiers. I found the fook fascinating, although too technical in some chapters to maintain my interest. I found the section on China very interesting. We always thing civilization started in the Western Hemisphere - oh so wrong. "

" This was not a fun read, nor was it pure torture. A pleasant surprise was the inclusion of so many ancient recipes. Now I know that salt is the story behind the story of most history. "

" Salt salt salt! "

" Really enjoyed this historical account of the importance of salt throughout history, of course it may be something only a true history geek could really enjoy, but I love the thought that in one point in history salt was more valuable than gold. "

" I have to admit that this is a very big book and I didn't get to read it all before it was due back at the library. I plan to take it out again at some point when I have a lot more free time to read it. Very interesting history of our food and salt usage. "

" This is a good book I recomend all students to read it. "

" prosciutto, jambon sec, jambon de bayonne, whats not to love? It would be difficult for one to find a more detailed voyage through the history of salt! "

" It was just what you would expect. I really enjoyed it at first, but at the end it seemed to drag on. "

" I fell asleep too many times. While interesting, it was a little too boring for me. You just have to be in the right frame of mind to read this. Or maybe it's more likely to appeal to men. A man recommended it, and my husband ended up reading it. "

" This is not the Angelina Jolie movie. It is a history of salt. It was REALLY interesting. A lot of history in different countries, politics, and science involved. A lot I didn't know. "

" The author does a good job of juggling dry trivia with fascinating historical tales. Not a life-changing book, but a good read for sure. "

" Who knew--the world of salt was so fascinating and intertwined into ever historical event, ever!? But, I loved it and am armed with fun facts forever! "

" Literally one of the best books I've ever read. So, so interesting! "

" Interesting history from the point of view of salt. Easier to read than most histories. "

" Very interesting book about something we just take for granted. I had no idea where salt actually came from. The read was a little dry and the author tended to wander off course on occasion, but I enjoyed it. "

" This is one of the most informative books I have ever read. Extensively researched and beautifully written. I never knew Salt was so important. i loved this book- even if you are not interested in History, I think you'll like this. "

" This gets a bit tedious, but the history of salt is fascinating. "

" I thought this would change the way I see salt. It did, but it also changed the way I see world history. Really great book. "

" A fun history of the world through the point of view of Salt. "