Cod : A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World

from satyridae

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. Kurlansky has a clear and engaging style that imparts knowledge in an almost whimsical tone. That tone was a saving grace throughout the parts discussing the utter collapse of the cod fisheries. Very interesting historical data, and overall a compelling read.

from Athenable

I found this book very interesting and more than a little quirky. It makes you think about the way food shapes people's lives and even the fates of nations, especially centuries ago when everyone had to work hard for what they ate. This is not a book for everyone and I'm sure many readers would f...

from Niecierpek

I learned more from this book about cod, cod fishing, cod wars, cod recipes from around the world than I ever thought was possible. Quite interesting.

from dhmontgomery

A fast, fun and informative read about the oversized influence a single fish has had on human history — and how humans managed to all but wipe out the fish once thought immune to overfishing due to its fecundity and toughness. Lots of little factoid gems buried in the text, like: • How Basque and...

from richardderus

Victorian scientists said that cod was the fish in the miracle of the loaves and fishes because there were so darn many of them.... Yeah, late to the party yet again...13 years late. I read this book, I would swear, when it came out; I recognized a few of the anecdotes, and I remember the jacket ...