""Allston (1879)"" is a biographical work written by Moses Foster Sweetser. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of Washington Allston, a prominent American painter, poet, and author. The author traces Allston's life from his childhood in South Carolina to his education at Harvard and his eventual rise to fame as a painter in Europe. The book also delves into Allston's literary pursuits, including his poetry and essays. Sweetser provides detailed descriptions of Allston's most famous paintings, including ""The Dead Man Revived"" and ""Jacob's Dream."" The book also includes a selection of Allston's letters and writings, offering readers a glimpse into the artist's personal thoughts and beliefs. Overall, ""Allston (1879)"" is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the life and works of Washington Allston.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.