| GPL Book Club Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky When: September 20, Noon Where: The Lena Martin Room of the Gadsden Public Library Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here 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, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece. (Amazon) Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. For additional information, please contact Marilyn at 256.549.4699 or at marilyn@gadsdenlibrary.org. October’s selection is…Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. |