#456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King
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👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC --- 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 --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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