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: 1843; Subjects: Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Photography / General; Photography / Techniques / Equipment; Photography / History; Photography / Techniques / General; Photography / Techniques / Digital; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh;