Treasure Island

Interesting Facts

• The book was initially published in a magazine as a series of stories under the pseudonym Captain George North.
• The character of John Silver was inspired by a real person, a friend of Stevenson who had lost a leg.
• Stevenson wrote most of the book while undergoing treatment in Switzerland.
• The treasure map depicted in the book was drawn by Stevenson himself and played a crucial role in the plot.
• The book significantly influenced the popularization of pirate themes in literature and culture.