The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Volume: 2 Original Publisher: John W. Parker and Son Publication date: 1860Description: "Reprinted chiefly from ?Fraser's Magazine' and the ?North British Review'." Subjects: Essays