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Mark Kurlansky

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About the Author

Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Food of a Younger Land; Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World; Salt: A World History; 1968: The Year That Rocked the World; The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell; and Paper: Paging Through History. He lives in New York City.

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Books by Mark Kurlansky

Salmon
Salmon
City Beasts
City Beasts
Frozen in Time (Adapted for Young Readers)
Frozen in Time (Adapted for Young Readers)
The Cod's Tale
The Cod’s Tale
The Story of Salt
The Story of Salt
Ready for a Brand New Beat
Ready for a Brand New Beat

Mark Kurlansky Also Contributed To

The Belly of Paris
The Belly of Paris

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Modern Library Chronicles

Patagonia

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