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. Title: The Houghton Genealogy: the Descendants of Ralph and John Houghton of Lancaster, Massachusetts; With an Introduction Giving the Houghton Families in England From the Time of William the Conqueror, 1065, to Lord Henry Bold Houghton, 1848; Original Publisher: New York: F. H. Hitchcock; Publication date: 1912; Subjects: Reference / Genealogy;