Growing Old in the Early Republic

The focus for this study is Connecticut and the city of Hartford. The text explores different themes and experiences of the elderly in Connecticut in the years between 1790 and 1830 The purpose of the book is to record and to illuminate the spiritual and emotional aspects of being elderly, the economic consequences of growing old, and the ways social experience changed with advancing years.

Obiectivul acestui studiu este Connecticut si orasul Hartford. Textul exploreaza diferite teme si experiente ale persoanelor in varsta din Connecticut in anii 1790-1830. Scopul cartii este de a inregistra si de a ilumina aspectele spirituale si emotionale ale varstei, consecintele economice ale imbatranirii si modurile sociale experienta sa schimbat odata cu inaintarea anilor.