Cod: A Global History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781789145984)

From Viking fisheries to Portuguese bacalao and beyond, a delectable and informative journey through cod fact, cuisine, and lore.

This is the first culinary history of a truly remarkable fish. Elisabeth Townsend follows cod around the globe, showing how its pursuit began with the Vikings, and exploring its influence on human affairs ever since. The book looks at the different ways cod has been caught, cooked, and eaten, often by the descendants of explorers, enslaved people, and traders. Cod examines the fish in the myths and legends of the North Atlantic, the West Indies, South America, West and Southeast Africa, and across the Indian Ocean to the Far East. It is a fascinating journey through cod fact and lore and features delectable historical and contemporary recipes that showcase the myriad ways cod can be consumed.

Author: Elisabeth Townsend
ISBN-10: 1789145988
ISBN-13: 9781789145984
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Language: English
Published: 12/05/2022
Pages: 180
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 8