The book "The American Navy and Liberia. An Address before the American Colonization Society, January 18, 1876" by author Robert Wilson Shufeldt highlights the important topic of the interaction between the United States of America and Africa through the lens of the American Navy and the colonization of Liberia. The author explores the role of the U.S. Navy in protecting and supporting Liberia, a country founded by U.S. colonists that freed itself from slavery and became an important center for the repatriation of former slaves. In his speech, the author reveals the key moments in the history of interaction between the US Navy and Liberia, emphasizing the importance of this cooperation for both countries. **P.S.** Please note that the description of the book is in Ukrainian according to your request.