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OverviewCaptain 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. This book presents Emerson in all his complexity, as entrepreneur, patriot, civic leader, sportsman, and philanthropist. Though little known today, Emerson 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 indulgent life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob LukePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476674827ISBN 10: 1476674825 Pages: 214 Publication Date: 30 December 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction 1—Arriving in Baltimore 2—Inventing Bromo-Seltzer 3—Leading the Naval Reserves 4—Breaking In 5—Separation Strains 6—Problems with the Nostrum 7—Arcadia 8—Coping with Marital Strife 9—Politics, Buildings and Jim Crow 10—Vanderbilts 11—Fresh Starts 12—Building, Divorcing and Marrying 13—New Projects 14—Those Marrying and Unmarrying Emersons 15—Changes Come to Bromo-Seltzer Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationBob Luke is the author of six previous books about baseball and race in America. He lives in Garrett Park, Maryland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |