The American Missionary - Volume 42, No. 08, August, 1888

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The American Missionary - Volume 42, No. 08, August, 1888" by Various is a periodical publication likely produced in the late 19th century, specifically focused on the missionary work conducted by the American Missionary Association. The content includes a mix of editorials, reports on financial matters, updates from various mission schools and organizations, as well as personal stories and reflections regarding the challenges faced by different communities, such as African Americans, Indigenous peoples, and Chinese immigrants in the United States. The opening of this edition sets the tone for the ongoing discourse surrounding the activities of the American Missionary Association. It begins with a note on financial sustainability, followed by a conversation highlighting the need for new facilities in mission schools, which leads to a discussion about whether to accept donations for construction. This theme continues with reports detailing recent community events, including commencement exercises at various universities serving these populations. The content highlights both the triumphs and struggles of these institutions and their students, presenting an insightful snapshot of the social and educational climate of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Donald Perry, John Hagerson, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This book was produced from scans generously provided by Cornell University

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-11-20