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A review by rrrraaayyyy
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
4.0
Paperback |
Kurlansky takes the reader to frigid waters of struggling fisherman of Canada & New England, then dives into the history of cod fishing and how this particular species of fish led to the [white man] discovery of America (even before that Columbus dude). Kurlansky compiles easy to read data that shows us some less discussed misguided practices of greed in relation to the slave trade and the environment.
I learned so much history through the lens of the cod industry. I had no idea the fishing industry spawned so much greed and destruction.
Okay, let me reel it in. It was a surprisingly deep book, and I would recommend it for anyone interested in general history, food ingredients, or sustainability.
It was a great book, hook, line & sinker. ;)
Kurlansky takes the reader to frigid waters of struggling fisherman of Canada & New England, then dives into the history of cod fishing and how this particular species of fish led to the [white man] discovery of America (even before that Columbus dude). Kurlansky compiles easy to read data that shows us some less discussed misguided practices of greed in relation to the slave trade and the environment.
I learned so much history through the lens of the cod industry. I had no idea the fishing industry spawned so much greed and destruction.
Okay, let me reel it in. It was a surprisingly deep book, and I would recommend it for anyone interested in general history, food ingredients, or sustainability.
It was a great book, hook, line & sinker. ;)