First published 1997
For a millennium, the humble codfish transformed global politics, economies, and even diets. Tracing its journey from the icy waters of the North Atlantic to the far-flung shores of four continents, this spellbinding history reveals how a single species sparked wars, drove exploration, and forever changed the course of human civilization. From the mysterious Basque fishermen who first commercialized cod to the visionary entrepreneur who industrialized its freezing, the codfish's saga is a riveting window into our past - and a crucial warning about the fragility of our future.
Genres: history, science, nature, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-narrative, scientific-exploration
304 pages · Jonathan Cape