Bromo-Seltzer King

<p> 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.</p><p> 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.</p>