Bromo-Seltzer King: The Opulent Life of Captain Isaac Ike Emerson, 1859-1931
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"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.
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Book Information
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company |
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| Publish Date: | 02/11/2020 |
| Pages: | 214 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781476674827 |
| ISBN-10: | 1476674825 |
| Language: | English |
Full Description
"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 recrods, newspapers of the day, and interviews with descendants, details the ups and downs of his complex and indulgent life." -- back cover