From the back cover of the book: "What rock shaped the fortune of cultures from China to Europe to America? What rock fueled exploration and inspired revolutions? It's salt-the only rock we eat-and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of our history."
King James version of the Bible: Matthew Chapter 5 verse 13: "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men."
The scriptural verse makes much more sense with some historical knowledge of salt. For thousands of years salt has been used as a commodity across many lands and countries, playing a vital role in the lives of both humans and animals. From its nutritional value (including trace minerals) to the development of products such as bleach and baking soda, salt has long held an important role in civilizations both young and old. But most of all, salt makes many things taste better!
Read more about other children's books by Mark Kurlansky at: http://www.markkurlansky.com/books/childrensbooks.aspx
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