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In his entertaining and instructive new book, the basque history of the world, mark kurlansky sets out to change this perception. He is the recipient of a bon appetit american food and entertaining award for food writer of the year, and the glenfiddich food and drink award for food book of the year. Oct 01, 1999 a comprehensive view of all things basque, from the author of cod. An unexpected, energetic look at world history on sea and land from the bestselling author of salt and the basque history of the world cod, mark kurlanskys third work of nonfiction and winner of the 1999 james beard award, is the biography of a single species of fish, but it may as well be a world history with this humble fish as its recurring main character. The basque history of the world by mark kurlansky penguin. Apr 22, 2011 awardwinning author mark kurlansky has drawn enthusiastic praise for his books, which are sharplyfocused studies as well as glorious celebrations of their subjects. The story of a nation mark kurlanskys passion for the basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine throughout this fascinating book.
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