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 Hessel Gerritsz "Histoire Du Pays Nomm Spitsberghe," 1613, Translated Into English for the First Time by Basil H. Soulsby ... and Jacob Segersz Van Der Brugge "Journael of Dagh Register," Amsterdam, 1634, Translated Into English for the First Time by J. A. J. De Villiers ...; Original Publisher: Printed for the Hakluyt Society; Publication date: 1904; Subjects: Whaling; Spitsbergen Island (Norway); History / Civilization; Technology