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 Lives of the Speakers of the House of Commons: From the Time of King Edward Iii to Queen Victoria, Comprising the Biographies of Upwards of One Hundred Distinguished Persons, and Copious Details of the Parliamentary History of England, From the Most Authentic Documents; Original Publisher: London: G. Willis; Publication date: 1851; Subjects: Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal); Library catalogs;