Clay: the history and evolution of humankind's relationship with Earth's most primal element

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In the tradition of the bestselling books Saltand Cod: get the dirt on the humble substance that helped create the modern world. Clay has played a crucial role in the development of the culinary arts, international trade, the invention of writing, and the construction of towns and cities.

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