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. Publication date: 1828; Subjects: Literary CriticismBallads, Scots; Scottish Gaelic poetry; English poetry; Songs, Scots; Dialect poetry, Scottish; Scottish poetry; Scottish ballads and songs; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Music / Genres