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The Ice King

Feb 3, 2016
Discover the fascinating process of ice harvesting in the 1800s and the global impact of the ice trade. Learn about Frederick Tudor, the Ice King, and his successful ice shipments. Explore the marketing tactics and challenges of the ice business, including surprising lack of demand in England. Uncover the decline of the natural ice industry and the overlooked history of transporting ice from Cambridge to India.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Ice King and the International Ice Trade
03:54 • 6min
3
The Marketing Tactics and Challenges of the Ice Business
10:05 • 2min
4
The Decline of the Natural Ice Industry
11:42 • 2min
5
The Unrecognized Historical Significance of Fresh Pond
13:59 • 3min