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. Volume: 53 Original Publisher: D. Appleton and Company Publication date: 1898 Subjects: Science; Technology; Education / Teaching Methods