'This intriguing non-fiction title examines the economic boom of Shetland's salt fish trade' * Scots Magazine * 'The book takes the reader to the wild waters of the North Atlantic and tells the story of how over the centuries the Shetland fishing industry not only inspired and affected the islands' culture, but also shaped people far beyond its shores' * Dundee Courier * it should be required reading for anyone who still thinks of Shetland as a remote, marginal outpost' * The Herald *
'The Salt Roads is a valuable reminder of a forgotten time. 'John Goodlad's approach to the story of salt fish and Shetland feels rather like a masterclass in how to make history approachable, accessible, readable and entertaining' - Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland * 'Tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from the isles became one of the staple foods on the Continent' - Hans J Marter * Shetland News * 'In his fascinating account of the part played by in the harvesting of cod and herring from the North Atlantic, John Goodlad raises vital questions about the world's food supplies' - David Abulafia * The Spectator * 'As bright and illuminating as the fish that are the subject of his writing, John Goodlad casts a sweeping eye over the North Atlantic fishing industry in the pages of this richly informative book' - Donald S.
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