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- ↑ Alpers, Edward A. (2006). Resisting Bondage in Indian Ocean Africa and Asia. Routledge. p. 13. ISBN 978-0415771511.
- ↑ Morris, Michael; Linnegar John (2004). Every Step of the Way: The Journey to Freedom in South Africa. Human Sciences Research Council. p. 55. ISBN 978-0796920614.
- ↑ "Slave rebellion at the Cape led by Louis of Mauritius. Over 300 slaves and Khoi Khoi servants from outlying farms marched on Cape Town demanding their freedom". South African History Online. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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