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 Carefully Detailed Description of the Rod's Building, Prefaced by a Dissertation on the Joys of Angling, There Being Appended Some Information on the Home Cultivation of Silkworm-Gut and Suggestions on Landing-Nets and Other Equipment, and for the Angler's Camp; Original Publisher: Stewart