Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
by Mark Kurlansky
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 294 pages.
About Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
The Cod. Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been triggered by it, national diets have been based on it, economies and livelihoods have depended on it. To the millions it has sustained, it has been a treasure more precious that gold. This book spans 1,000 years and four continents. From the Vikings to Clarence Birdseye, Mark Kurlansky introduces the explorers, merchants, writers, chefs and fisherman, whose lives have been interwoven with this prolific fish. He chronicles the cod wars of the 16th and 20th centuries. He blends in recipes and lore from the Middle Ages to the present. In a story that brings world history and human passions into captivating focus, he shows how the most profitable fish in history is today faced with extinction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Kurlansky |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 294 |
| Kindle Price | $14.99 |
| Genres | History, Non-Fiction, Science |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,137 |
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World is categorized as History, Non-Fiction, Science. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Based on 13.1K reader ratings, Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World has 294 pages.
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World was written by Mark Kurlansky. It was first published in 1988.
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The ISBN-13 for Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World is 9780099268700.0.
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