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. Original Publisher: Brooklyn, "The Union" steam printing house; Publication date: 1865; Subjects: Oceanus (Steamer); Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.); Charleston (S.C.); History / General; History / United States / General; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877);