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The Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
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The Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
The Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. Salt...was an ingredient alike in pure religious rites, an instrument of sorcery, and a medicinal application...Salt was considered a substance the most acceptable to the gods. Salted meal entered every sacrifice of the Romans...Men and inferior animals are alike fond of it: and to both, in greater or smaller quantities, it is a necessary of existence...Salt is, also, highly useful as a manure for some descriptions of soils - and especially in gardens for the cultivation of particular flowers...Dr. Buckland in his "Bridgewater Treatise, " speaks in similar terms:- "Had not, " he says, "the beneficent providence of the Creator laid up great stores of salt within the bowels of the earth, the distance of inland countries from the sea would have rendered this article of prime and daily necessity unattainable to a large portion of mankind...'.
From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print of "The Marston Salt-Pit, 1850" by S Read transports us back to a time when salt was not just a simple seasoning, but a precious commodity with diverse uses. The image captures the dark and mysterious underground world of the salt mine in Cheshire, England, where coal miners toiled tirelessly to extract this essential mineral.
Salt held great significance in ancient times - from religious rituals to medicinal applications, it was considered a substance beloved by gods and necessary for both humans and animals alike. The engraving featured in the Illustrated London News of 1850 sheds light on the importance of salt as a vital resource that sustained communities and enriched soils for agricultural purposes.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the ingenuity and hard work of those who labored in the depths of the earth to harvest this valuable mineral. The intricate details captured by S Read transport us into a world where men worked diligently amidst shadows and darkness to extract nature's bounty.
This print serves as a poignant reminder of our connection to the land and its resources, highlighting the timeless importance of salt as an indispensable element in human history.
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