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 Bee-Keeper's Text-Book With Alphabetical Index, Being a Complete Reference Book on All Practical Subjects Connected With the Culture of the Honey Bee in Both Common and Movable-Comb Hives, Giving Minute Directions for the Management of Bees in Every Month of the Year, and Illustrating the Nucleus System of Swarming and Italian Queen Rearing; Original Publisher: Buffalo, Thomas, Howard andand Johnson; Publication date: 1867; Subjects: Bees; Bee culture;