The book "American Missionary - Vol. 37, No. 12, December 1883" is part of a publication dedicated to missionary work in the United States of America. This issue contains articles that talk about religious life, missionary exploits, and social and cultural aspects of life in American society at the end of the 19th century. Readers will be able to learn about various stories related to the spread of Christianity and the humanitarian aid that missionaries provided to national minorities and people in need. "American Missionary" is an important source for understanding religious and socio-cultural processes in the USA in the 19th century.