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. Subtitle: Plain and Practical Directions for Cooking and Housekeeping; With Upwards of Seven Hundred Receipts: Consisting of Directions for the Choice of Meat and Poultry; Preparations for Cooking, Making of Broths and Soups; Boiling, Roasting, Baking, and Frying of Meats, Fish,