The American Missionary — Volume 32, No. 08, August, 1878

"The American Missionary — Volume 32, No. 08, August, 1878" by Various is a window into 19th-century America, offering a collection of reports from the American Missionary Association about their work with African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. This volume emphasizes educational achievements, particularly the graduation of African American students poised to lead their communities, while stressing the importance of both academic and moral development. Simultaneously, the narrative addresses past injustices inflicted upon Native Americans and Chinese populations, urging Americans to recognize and rectify the historical debts owed to those groups—all told through the lens of missionary efforts and social reform during a period of profound societal change.