Rowntree's - The Early History

The birth and growth of Rowntree's chocolate empire unfolds through the contrasting drives and humanitarian ethics of Henry and Joseph Rowntree.

The Rowntree family, especially Henry and the younger Joseph Rowntree are, along with the Fry’s, Cadbury’s, Mars and Terry’s, synonymous with the birth and growth of the chocolate industry in Britain. Between them, they were the chocolate industry in Britain.

This book charts the fascinating story behind the birth and development of the chocolate emp...