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. Volume: 2; Original Publisher: Smith, Elder and co.; Publication date: 1870; Subjects: China; Mongolia; Manchuria (China); East Asia; History / Asia / General; History / Asia / China; History / Asia / Korea; History / Asia / Central Asia; Travel / Asia / China;