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: With Notes and Illustrations: and a Preliminary Lecture on the Question Whether Marine Insurance Was Known to the Ancients; Original Publisher: J.S. Voorhies; Publication date: 1844; Description: "Extracted from an extensive work on marine insurance, which the author ... has been engaged in preparing."--Pref.; Subjects: Insurance, Marine; Insurance law;