The book "A Comparative View of the Mortality of the Human Species in All Ages, and of the Diseases and Accidents which Destroy or Disturb Them. Presented with Charts and Tables" by William Black is a scientific study which addresses the question of the mortality of the human species at different ages , as well as for diseases and accidents that cause their death or trouble. The book is unique in that it is illustrated with diagrams and tables that help to better understand and analyze the data provided. In his research, the author examines mortality statistics and diagnoses of various diseases in detail, which makes the book not only interesting for specialists in this field, but also useful for the general public, as it allows you to get an overall picture of the state of health of the human race.