This book provides a comprehensive glimpse into the life and work of John Howard Payne, a well-known actor, artist, and playwright of the early 19th century. The book presents an overview of his most notable works, including his most famous contribution as the writer of the song Home Sweet Home, and chronicles his contributions to the flourishing artistic culture of his time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.