The book "Slavery: What it was, what it did, what it is trying to do. A speech by the honorary citizen Cydnor B. Tompkins of Ohio" is devoted to the difficult topic of slavery and its consequences. The author, Cydnor Bailey Tompkins, immerses the reader in the history of this criminal phenomenon, examines its impact on society and considers future consequences. Due to the high level of analysis and deep understanding of the problem, the book inspires reflection on the moral aspects of slavery and its impact on the modern world. "Slavery: what it was, what it did, what it is trying to do" is not only a historical essay, but also a call to understand the past in order to build a better future.