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.Volume: 1 Original Publisher: Constable Publication date: 1858Subjects: Atomic theory; Chemistry; Science; Philosophy; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Science / Chemistry / General; Science / Chemistry / Physical