The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 08, August, 1888

The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 08, published in August 1888, is a periodical focused on the missionary efforts of the American Missionary Association. This edition features editorials, financial reports, and updates from mission schools serving African Americans, Indigenous peoples, and Chinese immigrants in the U.S. It discusses the challenges faced by these communities and highlights the need for new facilities in mission schools, providing a snapshot of the social and educational climate of the late 19th century.