02353cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000310011524500640014626400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801670042752013050059453400450189965300470194485600430199199900170203454877UtSlPG20260610134250.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aBranch, Stephen H.,d1813-10aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 13, July 17, 1858 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-06-09  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 13, July 17, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a satirical publication written during the mid-19th century. This book is a periodical that comprises essays, anecdotes, and humorous pieces, reflecting on social issues of the time, particularly those related to politics and society in New York City. The likely focus of this work revolves around critiquing political figures, societal norms, and the absurdities of daily life in that era.  In this issue of "Alligator," Branch employs satire to comment on various topics, including a humorous recounting of a primary election involving the character Peter Cooper and the cast of colorful supporters and adversaries surrounding him. He illustrates the chaotic and often violent nature of local politics through an exaggerated narrative filled with comical dialogue and absurd situations. Additionally, Branch shares personal anecdotes and observations about prominent figures such as Horace Greeley and Major Mordecai M. Noah, showcasing contentious editorial battles and the socio-political landscape of his time. Overall, the work highlights the intersection of humor and critique, revealing the challenges and follies faced in the political arena of 1858 New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54877  c95709d95709