The Rise and Fall of the Sugar King: A History of Williamsburg, Brooklyn 1844-1909 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781978415461)

The history of Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the rise of the American sugar industry are so intertwined that it is impossible to separate them. The Havemeyer family built the world's largest sugar refinery that would be renamed Domino, but also constructed a sugar empire that made Henry Havemeyer one of the richest and most powerful men in America. This book chronicles Henry Havemeyer's ascent and reign as the "Sugar King" of the United States. It is a tale of greed, crime, wealth, power and corruption, but it is also the story of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Rise and Fall of the Sugar King, based on extensive historical research, recounts the lives of a half dozen Williamsburg residents during the years from 1844 to 1909.

Author: Geoffrey Owen Cobb
ISBN-10: 197841546X
ISBN-13: 9781978415461
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/19/2017
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.73d