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: The History of Monroe County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Andandc., a Biographical Directory of Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion; Original Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company; Publication date: 1878;