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: Edinburgh and London, W. Blackwood; Publication date: 1878; Subjects: Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Literary; History / General; History / Europe / Italy; Literary Collections / Essays; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Travel / Europe / Italy;