The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Original Publisher: Little, Brown, and company Publication date: 1877Subjects: United States; Public health; Sanitation; Public health laws; Medical / Epidemiology; Medical / Health Care Delivery; Medical / Health Policy; Medical / Public Health