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: Bismya; or the Lost City of Adab: a Story of Adventure, of Exploration, and of Excavation Among the Ruins of the Oldest of the Buried Cities of Babylonia; Original Publisher: New York: London: G.P. Putnam's Sons; Publication date: 1912; Subjects: Bismya, Babylonia; Bismya (Extinct city); Iraq; Bismya (Ancient city); Bismya (Babylonia); Adab (Extinct city); Excavations; History / Ancient / General; History / Middle East / General; History / Military / Iraq War (2003-); Social Science / Archaeology;