The Breakfast Table Autocrat: The Life Story of Henry Parsons Crowell is a biography written by Richard Ellsworth Day. The book chronicles the life of Henry Parsons Crowell, a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Quaker Oats Company. The biography covers Crowell's early life in Ohio, his struggles with illness and financial instability, and his eventual rise to success in the oatmeal industry. The book also delves into Crowell's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his religious beliefs and commitment to philanthropy. Throughout the book, Day provides a detailed account of Crowell's business practices and the strategies he used to grow his company into a household name. The author also explores the impact that Crowell had on the food industry and the ways in which he revolutionized the production and marketing of breakfast cereals. Overall, The Breakfast Table Autocrat offers readers an in-depth look at the life and legacy of Henry Parsons Crowell, a man who played a significant role in shaping American business and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.