English Learning for Curious Minds

 

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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What is English Learning for Curious Minds?

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English?

English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com