Letters on the Moral and Religious State of South America Written during a residence of nearly seven years in Buenos Aires, Chile, Peru and Colombia

"Letters on the Moral and Religious State of South America" by D.D. James Thomson is a series of personal letters recounting nearly seven years of missionary work and reflections on the early 19th century culture of South America. The letters follow Thomson's journey through several countries, including descriptions of his attempts to introduce new educational systems, like the Lancasterian method. The author shares firsthand accounts of establishing schools and distributing Spanish New Testaments, as well as dealing with the day-to-day cultural and political climates which greatly influenced his work. The overall tone expresses a deep commitment to improving both moral and religious education, along with consistent belief in the area's future.