Missions au Sahara, tome 2 : $b Sahara soudanais

The volume follows an early‑twentieth‑century scientific mission that set out from Dakar and crossed the less‑known stretches of the Sudanese Sahara. Backed by colonial officials and generous patrons, the explorers travel from the oasis towns of Iférouane to the bustling market of Zinder, recording the human warmth and logistical challenges they encounter along the way. Their journal reads like a vivid travel diary, rich with personal anecdotes and the occasional unexpected detour that expands the scope of their survey.

Filled with more than eighty detailed figures, a colour map and dozens of photographs, the work brings the stark desert landscape to life while probing the region’s languages, customs and geological formations. By systematizing scattered reports and inviting local correction, the authors aim to transform fragmentary knowledge into a coherent picture of the Sudanese Sahara, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the early scientific spirit that sought to chart Africa’s great interior.