English Learning for Curious Minds

#456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King


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In this episode, we'll explore the story of Fredric Tudor, the man who revolutionised the global ice transportation market in the 19th century.

 

We'll learn about Tudor's bold vision, his struggles, the enduring legacy he left behind, and why he fully deserves the name of "The Ice King".

 
  • Frederic Tudor, "The Ice King"
  • The invention of the global ice transportation market
  • Challenges of transporting ice
  • From Boston to the Caribbean and India
  • Technological advances in ice transportation
  • Importance of insulation and ventilation
  • Monopolies in Martinique & Calcutta
  • Competition and technological developments
  • Legacy of Fredric Tudor
  • Ice industry in decline due to artificial ice plants

  • Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ice-king

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