Bromo-Seltzer King: The Opulent Life of Captain Isaac "Ike" Emerson, 1859-1931

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.

• | Author: Bob Luke
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: February 11, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 214 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1476674825
• | ISBN-13: 9781476674827