02293cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000310011524500640014626400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801860042752012260061353400450183965300470188485600430193199900170197449053UtSlPG20260610134128.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aBranch, Stephen H.,d1813-10aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 09, June 19, 1858 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-05-26  aProduced by Giovannni Fini and The Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 09, June 19, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a periodical publication written during the mid-19th century. It serves as a satirical commentary on social issues, political corruption, and journalistic practices of the time, particularly focusing on the figure of James Gordon Bennett and his editorial approaches. The book captures the zeitgeist of the 1850s, exploring the intersection of media and politics in urban America.  In this issue, Branch tackles various topics, expressing his disdain for corrupt practices in both journalism and municipal governance. Key highlights include anecdotes about Bennett's impoverished beginnings and his rise to power, which Branch criticizes for being mired in ethical controversies. The narrative employs a mixture of humor and serious critique, detailing his grievances against influential figures, while hinting at societal injustices faced by the working class. The text showcases Branch's struggles, his interactions with notable individuals, and his passionate plea for integrity amidst rampant corruption, ultimately painting a vivid picture of the era's tumultuous political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49053  c89891d89891