The American Missionary — Volume 35, No. 8, August, 1881

"The American Missionary — Volume 35, No. 8, August, 1881" by Various is a window into 19th-century missionary work, presenting the efforts of the American Missionary Association to spread their beliefs among Freedmen in the United States, as well as communities in Africa and Asia. It shines a light on real-world challenges of missionaries abroad, such as the need for lumber at Avery Mission Station, which exemplifies links between practical needs and their goal of spiritual change. The publication examines the role of Freedmen who serve as missionaries in Africa, building on important ideas like education, spiritual progress, and community development in the context of the time.