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: Specifications for Two Horizontal Direct-Acting Compound Screw Engines for U.s.s. Charleston, of 3,730 Tons Displacement, the Engines, With Their Auxiliaries of 7,500 I.h.p. Under Forced Draught; Including Boilers, Screw Propellers and All Appendages and Appurtenances Complete, Together With a List of Tools, Instruments, and Duplicate Pieces to Be Furnished; Original Publisher: Washington, Govt. Print. Off.; Publication date: 1886; Subjects: Marine engines;