The American Missionary - Volume 33, No. 05, May, 1879

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 33, No. 05, May, 1879" by Various is a historical publication written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a periodical that focuses on the missionary work aimed at the African American population and other marginalized groups within the United States, as well as outreach efforts to Africa and Chinese immigrants. The general theme centers around educational initiatives, community uplift, and the promotion of religious and social welfare among these groups. At the start of this volume, a series of editorial notes outlines various topics that will be discussed, emphasizing the urgent needs of communities in the South following the Civil War, particularly among freedmen. The opening includes reports on funding for educational institutions, the struggles of missionaries in the field, and specific missions aimed at uplifting the lives of African Americans through education and spirituality. It highlights the challenges faced by these communities, including poverty and social injustice, while also showcasing the progress made in terms of educational opportunities and religious activities, setting a tone of optimism for the ongoing work of the American Missionary Association. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KarenD, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-01-15