""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...