Bromo-Seltzer King
| Author | : Bob Luke |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 215 |
| Release | : 2020-01-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476636870 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476636877 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (877 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bromo-Seltzer King written by Bob Luke and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Isaac "Ike" Emerson, riding high on the international success of his patent, Bromo-Seltzer, lived a storied life of opulence. This first biography of the "Bromo-Seltzer King" traces his path from North Carolina farm boy to Baltimore-based multimillionaire with a penchant for lavish entertaining. Emerson is presented as an entrepreneur, patriot, civic leader, sportsman, and philanthropist. He was a phenom in his era, and this book, drawing from archival records, newspapers of the day, and interviews with descendants, details the ups and downs of his complex and indulgent life.