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. Original Publisher: (Washington: G.P.O.; Publication date: 1883; Subjects: Oysters, Fossil; Oysters; Osteid); Bivalvia, Fossil; Cooking / Specific Ingredients / Seafood; Nature / Fossils; Nature / Marine Life; Science / Earth Sciences / Geology;