Cod: Tasting the Culture Imbued in Food, Touching the Subtle Details Hidden in History

Author: Mark Kurlansky (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: It fed Western countries and spurred the development of North America. For those who rely on cod for their livelihood, it is a treasure more precious than gold. Wars were fought over it, and revolutions were fueled by it. In the course of world history, cod has held an unknown yet significant place. This book takes readers across a thousand years and four continents, introducing explorers, merchants, writers, leaders, and fishermen associated with this economically valuable fish. It chronicles the rise of North America in the 17th century and the Cod Wars of the 20th century, interspersed with medieval to modern delicacies featuring cod. Mark Kurlansky brings world history, human passion, and natural ecology together at an enchanting intersection.