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. Title: The Languages of China Before the Chinese, Researches on the Languages Spoken by the Pre-Chinese Races of China Proper Previously to the Chinese Occupation; Original Publisher: London, Nutt; Publication date: 1887; Subjects: Chinese language; Sino-Tibetan languages; Mon-Khmer languages; Tai languages; Foreign Language Study / Chinese;