The American Missionary — Volume 43, No. 05, May, 1889

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The American Missionary — Volume 43, No. 05, May, 1889

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY

0:56
2

American Missionary Association.

1:28
3

COMMUNICATIONS

0:14
4

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

0:51
5

FORM OF A BEQUEST.

0:27
6

FINANCIAL.

4:04
7

CENTENNIAL.

1:08
8

CONGREGATIONALISM IN GEORGIA.

1:13
9

NOTES FROM THE SOUTH. - BY SECRETARY A.F. BEARD.

8:56
10

ILLUMINATED SPOTS.

1:27

Description

The American Missionary of May 1889 reads like a snapshot of a nation in the midst of reconstruction and expansion, where faith and activism walk hand in hand. Edited by the leaders of the American Missionary Association, the periodical opens with a candid editorial that outlines financial hopes, centennial reflections, and a sweeping agenda of outreach—from Georgia congregations to remote Indian territories. Its tone blends earnest appeal with vivid reportage, inviting readers to imagine the bustling halls of New York’s headquarters while feeling the pulse of distant field stations.

Inside, the magazine offers a mosaic of stories: accounts of evangelistic labors in Thomas Thomasville, updates on the Chinese mission in Los Angeles, and the steady work of women’s bureaus across the South. Brief notes on the government’s Indian policies, personal tributes such as the mourning of Mrs. Bennett, and practical items like subscription information round out the issue. Listeners will hear the earnest optimism of late‑Victorian reformers as they marshal resources and compassion for millions they deem “the ignorant,” providing a rare auditory window into a pivotal moment of American religious history.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (96K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Donald Perry and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-06-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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