The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: The Balance of Nature and Modern Conditions of Cultivation; a Practical Manual of Animal Foes and Friends for the Country Gentleman, the Farmer, the Forester, the Gardener, and the Sportsman; Original Publisher: London, G. Routledge andand sons, limited; New Yor; Publication date: 1909; Subjects: Zoology; Agriculture; Gardening / General; Gardening / Flowers / General; Gardening / Garden Design; Gardening / Landscape; Gardening / Reference; Gardening / Regional / General; Gardening / Techniques;