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: Ticknor Publication date: 1881Subjects: Artists; Art / General; Art / History / General; Art / American / General; Art / European; Art / Individual Artist; Biography