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: 1; Original Publisher: St. Louis medical and surgical journal company; Publication date: 1887; Subjects: Microscopy; Microscopes; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life; Science / Life Sciences / Biology / Marine Biology; Science / Microscopes