History buff or not, cook or chef, when you read Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky, you will learn so much world history and pick up a few recipes as well.
It's an interesting means to follow world history through the simple cod fish. Yet, it has played an important role across many centuries - from medieval times, the exploration of North America, to the New England fishing industry. Eventually Mr. Kurlansky brings us to the sad truth - the cod fishery is almost extinct! When the last one has been caught, there will be no more.
Included are a few recipes to spark the taste buds of those of us who enjoy eating fish. At times the historical facts labor along. This is no fish story yet it is a fish story. Fishermen out there, please give this one a chance.
Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm
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