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: History of Medical Education and Institutions in the United States: From the First Settlement of the British Colonies to the Year 1850; With a Chapter on the Present Condition and Wants of the Profession, and the Means Necessary for Supplying Those Wants, and Elevating the Character and Extending the Usefulness of the Whole Profession; Original Publisher: Chicago: S. C. Griggs