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. Original Publisher: American Anti-Slavery Society Publication date: 1861 Subjects: Fugitive slave law of 1850; Fugitive slaves; History / General; History / United States / General; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877); Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies; Social Science / Slavery