Stuff You Missed in History Class

Thomas Cook, John Cook, and the Rise of the Tourism Industry

07.08.2019 - By iHeartPodcastsPlay

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Thomas Cook and his son John Mason Cook were pioneers of the idea of a travel agency to manage tourist holidays. But Thomas Cook was initially motivated by his support of the temperance movement and his deeply held religious beliefs.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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