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. Volume: 83; Original Publisher: Printed for the Hakluyt Society; Publication date: 1891; Subjects: Voyages and travels; Natural history; Paleontology; Mascarene Islands; Cape of Good Hope (South Africa); Nature / General; Nature / Fossils; Science / Paleontology; Travel / Essays