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: Narrative of the Voyage of H. M. S. Samarang, During the Years 1843-46; Employed Surveying the Islands of the Eastern Archipelago; Accompanied by a Brief Vocabulary of the Principal Languages; Volume: 1; Original Publisher: London: Reeve, Benham, and Reeve; Publication date: 1848; Subjects: Malay Archipelago; Natural history; English language; Nature / General; Transportation / Ships