<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Bob Luke</b> is also the author of six books about baseball and race in America. He lives in Garrett Park, Maryland.