--- product_id: 248567072 title: "Salt: A World History" price: "₱3555" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/248567072-salt-a-world-history store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Salt: A World History **Price:** ₱3555 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Salt: A World History - **How much does it cost?** ₱3555 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/248567072-salt-a-world-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt." - New York Times Book Review An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Salt is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece. Review: Fantastic Read - Salt seems like such a humble thing these days, but this interesting book sheds light on the history of one of the world's most important minerals. Empires were built around sources of salt, and country states rose and fell off the back of its trade. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history, social history and picking up hundreds of factual nuggets. The book has led me to read further on so many topics. Also, extra points for its 450 pages (plus references). A really good read. Review: A well seasoned read - I read Mark Kurlansky’s biography of the cod and found many parallels here and can see why he wrote histories about both as there is a strong connection. I learned so many things from this book without realising it – surely the sign of a supremely well written slice of history – that I had a real sense of satisfaction when I had finished it, having not only had a curious insight into a seemingly ordinary cruet, but also a different perspective of so many historical facts and events. Surely all history would benefit from being taught from slightly off beat but more memorable perspectives. Read and enjoy. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 322,753 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 29 in Geology 134 in History of Civilisation & Culture 265 in Higher Education on Geography | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,102 Reviews | ## Images ![Salt: A World History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MSytdEgVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Read *by S***M on 27 November 2025* Salt seems like such a humble thing these days, but this interesting book sheds light on the history of one of the world's most important minerals. Empires were built around sources of salt, and country states rose and fell off the back of its trade. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history, social history and picking up hundreds of factual nuggets. The book has led me to read further on so many topics. Also, extra points for its 450 pages (plus references). A really good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well seasoned read *by J***S on 4 December 2014* I read Mark Kurlansky’s biography of the cod and found many parallels here and can see why he wrote histories about both as there is a strong connection. I learned so many things from this book without realising it – surely the sign of a supremely well written slice of history – that I had a real sense of satisfaction when I had finished it, having not only had a curious insight into a seemingly ordinary cruet, but also a different perspective of so many historical facts and events. Surely all history would benefit from being taught from slightly off beat but more memorable perspectives. Read and enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So interesting. *by A***L on 24 April 2023* I borrowed the audio cd’s from the library back in 2008 and listened on a long drive I had to make. The book contained so many interesting facts about salt that I hadn’t realised its importance throughout history. I bought the audiobook last year and became curious about the old recipes for preserving food included that I wanted to write them down. I never got around to them, so I decided to buy the book when I saw a secondhand hardback copy for less than a tenner. I was pleased surprised to see maps, drawings, and photographs of various places and tools used in salt production mentioned in the book. I bought the book to have a written copy of the recipes or cooking methods, but it’s become an interesting conversation piece sitting on my sitting room table. ## Frequently Bought Together - Salt: A World History - Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World - The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/248567072-salt-a-world-history](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/248567072-salt-a-world-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*