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

By Bob Luke

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476674825
• ISBN13: 9781476674827
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher