The book "Memoirs of Colored Residents of Princeton, N.J.: 1800-1900" by the author Anna Bastill Smith is a unique document that tells about the life and fate of people of African American origin who lived in the prestigious American town of Princeton during the 19th century. This book is an important source of information about the sociocultural history of the United States during a period of important changes and movements for equal rights and social justice. Anna Bastille Smith in her "Memoirs" masterfully describes the everyday life of a colorful town, tells about the joys and difficulties faced by her compatriots. She traces the stories of individual figures, events and customs of the colored inhabitants of this city, bringing to the fore the voices of those who have long been denied the right to be heard and seen. "Memoirs of Colored Residents of Princeton, N.J.: 1800-1900" is a valuable testimony to the importance of equal rights and freedom for all people, regardless of race or ethnicity. With the help of her book, Anna Bastille Smith gives readers the opportunity to better understand the past and join the dialogue about the pressing problems of today.