Salt and the salt industry (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring the Ancient Trade and Cultural Impact of Salt

Albert Frederick Calvert (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
114 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633952984-7 (EAN)

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In "Salt and the Salt Industry," Albert Frederick Calvert presents a comprehensive exploration of salt's multifaceted role in human civilization. Through an articulate synthesis of historical data and contemporary analysis, Calvert delves into the economic, cultural, and technological dimensions of the salt industry. His meticulous research offers insights not only into the various methods of salt production and distribution but also into the socio-political implications tied to this vital mineral. The text blends rigorous scholarship with an accessible literary style, making it an invaluable resource for both academics and lay readers intrigued by industrial history. Albert Frederick Calvert, a respected figure in industrial history, was deeply engaged with the exploration of the intersections of commerce and society. His rich background in the study of economic systems and the rise of industries provided a fertile ground for his examination of salt, a substance often overlooked despite its significance. Calvert's extensive travels and research offered him a unique perspective on how salt shaped trade routes and influenced cultural exchanges across various civilizations. "Salt and the Salt Industry" is highly recommended for readers interested in industrial history, economics, and the cultural significance of everyday materials. Calvert's adept storytelling and thorough analysis invite readers to reconsider the importance of salt, encouraging a deeper understanding of its legacy in shaping human progress.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2023
• Einführung: Xavier Sutton
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Xavier Sutton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Albert Frederick Calvert • Anthropological studies of salt • book about salt • british authors • Cheshire • Civilization and salt dynamics • Classic Literature • Cultural significance of salt • Economic impact of salt • England • Global trade and salt • historical essays • Historical salt production • industrial revolution books • Innovations in salt extraction • Literary criticism • Literary Nonfiction • Metallurgy • Mining engineering • Salt industry and trade • salt industry history • Social implications of salt • Survival and sustenance food • Technological advancements in salt