The book "Red records. Statistics and background of massacres in the United States" by Ida Bee. Wells-Barnett is a shocking account of racial strife in the United States in the 19th century. The author analyzed in detail the statistics of attacks and murders of blacks on the basis of racial hatred, revealing the presented facts and prerequisites for these barbaric acts. The book reveals the painful truth about the systematic deaths of blacks in America, challenging the reader to think about social problems and inequalities that still exist in society. It is an important piece of literature that helps to understand history and fosters a sense of dignity and solidarity in people.