Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World

Mark KurlanskyPenguin Publishing Group • ISBN-13 978‑0140275018

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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World

Mark KurlanskyPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-10: 0140275010 · ISBN-13: 978‑0140275018 · 1998 · First Edition

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Mark Kurlansky chronicles the historical influence of the Atlantic cod, tracing its role in the development of global trade, exploration, and human settlement. By examining the intersection of marine biology and socioeconomic evolution, the narrative illustrates how a single species shaped the destiny of nations across centuries. This account integrates cultural history with culinary tradition to provide a comprehensive look at the impact of the cod fishery on the modern world.

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Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
First EditionJuly 1, 1998
Pages: 304Language: EnglishPrinted in: United States

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Author: Mark Kurlansky

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Inferred: Cocina (gádidos)Inferred: Cooking (fish)Inferred: Culinary HistoryInferred: Economic HistoryInferred: Eetgewoonten

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