This story is set in the eighteenth century. A young boy named Jim Hawkins lives at an inn called the Admiral Benbow. It belongs to his parents and is located near Bristol, England. Billy Bones, an old sea captain, passes away in the inn after he is presented with a black spot. A black spot is an official pirate verdict, declaring guilt or judgment. The spot and its mysterious and accurate prediction of Billy’s death are what propel Jim into action. Jim and his mother hastily explore Billy’s sea chest. They discover a map and a logbook within it. When they hear steps outside, they depart...