The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 12, December, 1883

"The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 12, December, 1883" by Various is a window into the past, showcasing the American Missionary Association's work in the late 1800s. The book gives reports and speeches from the Association's yearly meeting in Brooklyn, talking about what they did and what they still needed to do. The publication gives insights into the social and racial issues of the time through accounts of missionary work among African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. It underlines the era's missionary education and the pressing need to fix attitudes about race in a country dealing with the results of slavery and prejudice. The pages emphasize the importance of helping those who aren't treated fairly and pushing for equality in a society struggling with racism.