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: A Description of the First Discoveries of the Antient City of Herculaneum, Found Near Portici, a Country Palace Belonging to the King of the Two Sicilies; Original Publisher: London: Printed by and for Geo. Woodfall, at the King's-Arms, Charing-Cross; Publication date: 1750; Subjects: Herculaneum (Extinct city); Heraclea (Italy: Extinct city); Italy; Extinct cities; Herculaneum; History / General; History / Europe / Italy; Social Science / Archaeology;