The Book of Cures

island
Sint Maarten
category
Intangible heritage and Natural heritage
type of material
Book
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Mark Yokoyama

In a small notebook, an unknown 19th-century author on the island of St. Martin recorded medical remedies and other useful information. Preserved for perhaps 200 years, through hurricanes and other calamities, this book of cures provides a unique window into life on St. Martin. Dive into this unique artifact on a page-by-page journey of discovery.