Indian+Island

Where Is Indian Island?
The first clue for the location of the island which gave the author inspiration for "Indian Island" is in the first few sentences of the book. The Second paragraph speaks of an Island off the Devon Coast. Devon is a large county in the south of England often referred to as Devonshire. Looking at a map, Devon only has coasts in the north and the south of the county. In chapter 2. iii, it is mentioned that as the guests are getting close to Stickelhaven they get "their first glimpse of Indian Island jutting up out of the sea to the south." This verifies that the Indian Island must be located in the southern half of Devon. Also mentioned is that Oakbridge station is located either in or near Plymouth England. General MacArthur also states the he is unfamiliar with the part of Devon as he has a place in east Devon. As the guests took a train to Plymouth area, it makes sense that the island would be located in the center of the Devon coast rather than the West. When all of these clues are added together, the only Island of reasonable size and location is that of "Burgh Island."

//The Cliffs off Burgh Island//

//The Famous Burgh Hotel//

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