Humphries, Jane; Leunig, Timothy - In: Explorations in Economic History 46 (2009) 1, pp. 120-131
Using a new source of evidence we explore the mobility of mid-nineteenth century seamen. Among seamen born outside London, the tall, the literate and those who could remember the exact day, month and year when they were born, characteristics that we suggest mark them out as men with more choices...