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. Volume: 1, pt. 1 Original Publisher: Printed by C. Van Benthuysen Publication date: 1858 Subjects: Geology; Paleontology; Geology, Economic; History / General; Nature / Fossils; Science / Earth Sciences / General; Science / Earth Sciences / Geology; Science / Paleontology