<p>In "The History of Salt," Evan Martlett Boddy embarks on a sweeping exploration of salt, detailing its multifaceted significance throughout human civilization. This meticulously researched work combines history, anthropology, and culinary culture, illustrating how salt has influenced trade, religion, and global power dynamics. Boddy adopts a narrative style that oscillates between engaging storytelling and academic rigor, enriched with vivid a...