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: A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published, Written by the Parties Themselves: With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels, Carrying on the Course of Events to the Death of Each Writer; Volume: 2; Original Publisher: Hunt and Clarke; Publication date: 1828; Subjects: History / Europe / Germany;