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: Printed for J. Murray Publication date: 1822 Subjects: Mechanics; Steam-engines; Astronomy; Physics; Science; Technology; Electricity; Sound; Business