The book "Ethnology of British Colonies and Dependencies" by Robert Gordon Latham is an up-to-date study that reveals important aspects of the ethnic composition and cultural characteristics of British colonies around the world. The author analyzes in detail the history of the formation of ethnic groups, the peculiarities of socio-cultural development and the interaction between indigenous peoples and colonizers. The book is an important source of information for those interested in cultural diversity and ethnic relations in the British colonies and their dependencies. Robert Gordon Latham skillfully combines scientific accuracy and ease of presentation of the material, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers.