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: A Display of the Topography, History, Customs, Manners, Arts, Manufactures, Commerce, Literature, Religion, Jurisprudence, Etc, of the Chinese Empire; Volume: 1; Original Publisher: Smith, Elder and Co.; Publication date: 1838; Subjects: China; History / Asia / General; History / Asia / China; Travel / Asia / China;