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: J.B. Kirker Publication date: 1863Description: "First American edition. Though this edition was intended to (be) published in 1859, it was never actually issued until 1863, and then under three different imprints. This 1863 edition constitutes the first American printing"--Wessel and Lieberman, booksellers. Subjects: Indians of North America; History / Native American; History / United States / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / People