The book "American Missionary. Volume 41, Issue 8, August 1887" is one of the publications in a series of magazines devoted to missionary work in America at the end of the 19th century. In this issue, readers will be able to learn about various aspects of the educational and charitable activities of American missionaries during this period. The magazine contains interesting articles about religious life in America, reports from mission settlements, information about new initiatives and events in the mission environment. The authors of various articles try to enlighten their readers about the importance of religious service and helping the poor. This publication is a valuable resource for researchers of the history of religion and missionary activity in the United States in the late 19th century.