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Geographical height variation among Ohio Caucasian male convicts born 1780-1849

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  • Tatarek, Nancy E., 2006. "Geographical height variation among Ohio Caucasian male convicts born 1780-1849," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 4(2), pages 222-236, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ehbiol:v:4:y:2006:i:2:p:222-236
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