in the original uk novel, and in succeeding publications until 1985, all references to "indians" or "soldiers" were originally "nigger", including the island's name, the pivotal rhyme found by the visitors, and the ten figurines. (in chapter 7, vera claythorne becomes semi-hysterical at the mention by miss brent of "our black brothers", which is understandable only in the context of the original name). uk editions continued to use the original title until the current definitive title appeared with a reprint of the 1963 fontana paperback in 1985.