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: Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America.: Intended to Contain Descriptions and Figures of All North American Birds Not Given by Former American Authors, and a General Synopsis of North American Ornithology.; Original Publisher: Philadelphia:: J.B. Lippincott and Co.; Publication date: 1862; Subjects: Birds;