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100 1 _aBranch, Stephen H.,
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245 1 0 _aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 06, May 29, 1858
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-22
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 06, May 29, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a periodical publication that offers a blend of personal narrative, social commentary, and criticism of the legal and political systems prevalent in mid-19th century America. Written in the latter half of the 19th century, this work reflects the tumultuous atmosphere of the time, characterized by rapid urbanization, social inequality, and an emerging scrutiny of authority figures. The main topic revolves around the author's observations and experiences related to legal corruption and the plight of vulnerable individuals caught in a flawed system. In this particular volume, Branch recounts his interactions with a troubled youth whom he attempted to guide away from a life of crime. The narrative chronicles the boy's struggles, culminating in theft, incarceration, and a tumultuous relationship with his aunt, an actress. As Branch details his efforts to secure the boy's release, he exposes the collusion and corruption of legal officials, emphasizing a system that often fails the very individuals it is supposed to protect. This account serves not only as a personal testimony but also as a broader critique of societal failings and the intertwined fates of the innocent and the powerful in a changing America. The volume blends a personal story with scathing critique, leaving readers with a sense of the vulnerability and resilience of human lives caught amidst systemic injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49021
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