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- ↑ Hugon, Anne (1993). The Exploration of Africa: From Cairo to the Cape. "Abrams Discoveries" series. Translated by Campbell, Alexandra. New York: Harry N. Abrams. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-8109-2810-7.
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- ↑ "Page personnelle : Anne Hugon". univ-paris1.fr (in French). Retrieved 2018-02-03.
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- ↑ "L'AVENTURE HUMAINE : Le mystère des sources du Nil" (PDF). pro.arte.tv (in French). Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ↑ "Vers Tombouctou, l'Afrique des explorateurs". africultures.com (in English and French). Retrieved 2018-02-03.
