""A Sketch of the Origin and Growth of the Old Folks' Association: Of Charlemont, Massachusetts (1883)"" is a historical account written by R.W. Field. The book details the establishment and development of the Old Folks' Association in Charlemont, Massachusetts, a group dedicated to honoring and supporting the elderly members of the community. Field provides a thorough overview of the organization's founding and early years, as well as its growth and impact on the town. The book offers insight into the social and cultural context of Charlemont in the late 19th century, and sheds light on the importance of community support for the elderly. Overall, ""A Sketch of the Origin and Growth of the Old Folks' Association"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Charlemont and the role of community organizations in supporting the elderly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.