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. Title: The Hymenoptera Aculeata of the British Islands: a Descriptive Account of the Families, Genera, and Species Indigenous to Great Britain and Ireland, With Notes as to Habits, Localities, Habitats; Original Publisher: London: Reeve; Publication date: 1896; Subjects: Insects; Hymenoptera; Ants; Bees; Wasps;