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. Subtitle: Including a Visit to the Bombay Presidency, the Mahratta Country, the Cave Temples of Western India, Singapore, the Straits of Malacca and Sunda, and the Cape of Good Hope; Volume: 1; Original Publisher: W. Shoberl; Publication date: 1850; Subjects: China; India; Cape of Good Hope (South Africa); History / Asia / General; History / Asia / China; History / Asia / India