The American Missionary — Volume 43, No. 08, August, 1889

"The American Missionary — Volume 43, No. 08, August, 1889" by Various is a magazine that shines a light on the missionary efforts, pressing social problems, and educational progress happening across America in the late 1800s. Acting as a detailed record for the American Missionary Association it presents the work being done to educate and raise up disadvantaged groups like formerly enslaved people, Native Americans, and new immigrants, exposing the continued struggles these communities face. The publication’s initial sections feature articles packed with reports about recent initiatives and fundraising achievements supporting different outreach programs while also focusing on school and church advancements, and the civil rights matters impacting diverse groups. Finally, there is a section focusing on the poor living conditions of the isolated people living in the Cumberland Mountains, bringing attention to the urgent need for missionary work to educate and empower these forgotten communities.