“Since the industrial revolution, Great Britain had been developing an ever-increasing market for groundfish - especially cod, haddock, and plaice - because fried fish, later fish-and-chips, became the favorite dish of the urban working class.”
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World delves into the historical significance of cod, tracing its role in shaping societies and economies across the globe. The book examines the cod fishery's rise and fall, its influence on European exploration, and its enduring presence in culinary traditions. more
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Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky is an American journalist, writer, and editor known for his extensive research on food, history, and culture. He has authored several books, including 'The Fish: The History of Humanity in the Age of the Fish', which won the Pulitzer Prize. more
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