Sources

At explr.sx, we are committed to providing accurate and comprehensive information about St Martin and Sint Maarten. This page lists the sources we have used to create our interactive map, ensuring transparency and credibility. Please note that while we strive for accuracy, some information may evolve, and users are encouraged to review our Disclaimer for more details.

Books, Websites & Experts

ALLAIRE Louis, Vers Une Préhistoire des Petites Antilles, Centre de Recherches Caraïbes de l’Université de Montréal, Québec, 1973.

DE ROCHEFORT Charles, The History of the Caribby Islands, London, 1666.

GLASSCOCK Jean, The Making of an Island: Sint Maarten, Saint Martin.

HARTOG J. DR., History of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, The Sint Maarten Jaycees, 1981.

HOFMAN L. Corinne & HOOGLAND L. P. Menno, Archaeological Investigations on St. Martin, Leiden, 1999.

NELLIS W. David, Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean, Pineapple Press, 2001.

NOEL Leon Antoine, Rhythm ‘n’ Sparks, A Collection of Poems.

YOKOYAMA Mark, The Incomplete Guide to the Wildlife of Saint Martin, 2019.

VAN DITZHUIJZEN Jeanette & WINKEL Dos & Bertie, Eye on St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius.

ROMON Thomas – Baie de la Potence (ADLFI)

ROMON Thomas – Marigot Cemetery (ADLFI)

Cassiopée – Constellation de la Méduse

Marigot Lighthouse – Twelve Mile Circle

Collectivité d’outre-mer / COM

Saint-Martin – Gouvernement français

BirdLife International – Pic Paradis IBA

Purple-throated Carib – Animalia.bio

Jeffry, D. (2006). The Status Scandal on the Island of Saint-Martin, L’Harmattan.

Yerkes, J., & Yokoyama, M. (Eds.). (2023). The Old House, Les Fruits de Mer.

Voges, M. S., & Aal, G. J. (1992). Sint Maarten / Saint Martin, Van Dorp.

Hannau, H. W. (n.d.). St. Maarten, De Wit Stores.

Hartog, J. (1968). St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, De Wit.

Yerkes, J., & Yokoyama, M. (2021). Stories of St. Martin, Les Fruits de Mer.

Jeffry, D., & Reno, F. (2010). Saint Martin: Destabilization of the French Caribbean, L’Harmattan.

Couture, P. (1997). Saint-Martin, Saint-Barts, Ulysse.

Jaffray, R. (2017). Le Transport Maritime à Saint-Barthélemy et Saint-Martin, ScriTEP Editions.

Sekou, L. M. (1988). Nativity & Dramatic Monologues for Today, House of Nehesi.

Arrindell, R., Corum, M., & Alleyne, M. C. (2008). Locating St. Martin in Caribbean sociolinguistic typology, La Torre.

Wilson, J. (1989). Fodor’s90 Saint Martin & Sint Maarten, Fodor’s Travel Publications.

Hartog, J., Stronks, A. H., & Maxwell, T. (1981). History of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin.

Hannau, H. W. (1969). Islands of the Caribbean, Andermann/Doubleday.

Harst, B. (1962). De Nederlandse Antillen, Kabinet van de Vice-Minister-President.

Schnabel, J. (1994). Diving and Snorkeling Guide, Pisces Books.

George, M. (2016). Education in St. Maarten from 1954 to 2000, Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Permenter, P., & Bigley, J. (2001). Adventure Guide to Anguilla, Antigua, etc., Hunter Travel Guides.

De Gaay Fortman (1921) – JSTOR

Hartog, J. (1994). The Forts of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, Walburg Pers.

De Kock, S. (2004). Historic Tour Guide Sint Maarten, Heritage Foundation.

Sypkens Smit, M., & Versteeg, A. H. (1987). An Archaeological Reconnaissance of St. Martin.

Sint Maarten Museum. (1990). Sint Maarten – Saint Martin: A Brief History.

Henocq, C. (2010). Heritage 4. La revue du patrimoine.

Photo Credits

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Image: Hotel View, Philipsburg, St Maarten
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Image: Dawn Beach, St Maarten
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Image: St Maarten Weather 1
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Image: Ferry to Anguilla
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Image: Beach in Anguilla
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Image: Saba Island View
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Image: Gustavia Harbor, St Barts
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