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: Library Reprints, Inc. Publication date: 1883 Subjects: History / Africa / West; Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies; History / Africa / General; History / Africa / West; History / United States / General; Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies