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The Story of Food: Salt
(Paperback)
Available Formats
Paperback
Published: 25th January 2018
Hardback
Published: 28th January 2016
Paperback
Published: 10th September 2019
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Story of Food: Salt
Contributors:
By (Author) Alex Woolf
Series:
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:
Wayland
Publication Date:
10th September 2019
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
Children
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Other Subjects:
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Dewey:
553.632
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
32
Dimensions:
Width 210mm, Height 262mm, Spine 6mm
Weight:
145g
Description
Did you know that the little white grains that sit in your salt cellar have an amazing story to tell
The simple condiment has caused wars to break out, empires to be conquered and black markets to flourish. This book describes the journey salt has taken, from prehistoric religious offerings to a staple seasoning.Other topics covered are the health aspects of salt, how it is produced, its chemical properties and how it is traded around the world. This book is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for course work and presentations.This series, for children aged 9+, delves deep into the long and interesting histories of the foods that have shaped our world.Author Bio
Alex Woolf studied history at Essex University, and has written and edited many 20th century history titles for young people.
