Provides an opportunity to examine the risk-reward trade-off and tortures business venturing into the nascent U.S. economy. Traces the origins and development of Frederic Tudor Ice Company, a business that has developed in the 19th century to break chunks of ice from New England freshwater ponds and transported by ship to worldwide sales. Explores how the Tudor manage operations in ports far away as New Orleans, Charleston, Havana, Bombay and Calcutta, and how he overcame personal difficulties to create a successful business venture. "Hide
by Tom Nicholas Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 18 pages. Publication Date: November 15, 2007. Prod. #: 808094-PDF-ENG
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