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. Publication date: 1896; Subjects: ScienceFishes; Reptiles; Amphibians; Ichthyology; Herpetology; Ichthyologists; Herpetologists; Fishes/ Catalogs and collections; Reptiles/ Catalogs and collections; Amphibians/ Catalogs and collections; History; Catalogs and collections; Museums; Science / Life Sciences / Biology / General; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology; Nature / Fish; Nature / Fish; Nature / Reptiles