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100	1		_aBranch, Stephen H., _d1813-
245	1	0	_aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 08, June 12, 1858
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-05-26
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. 08, June 12, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a satirical publication from the late 1850s, characterized as a humorous periodical that comments on the politics and social issues of the time. This issue prominently features critiques of prominent newspaper editors such as James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, and Henry J. Raymond, highlighting the author's disdain for their roles in the press and politics during this tumultuous period in American history. The work reflects the growing tensions of the era, particularly in relation to media influence and corruption. The publication is structured around a series of comedic dialogues and editorial commentaries. It features a fictional patient-consulting scenario where humorous exchanges about ailments like piles and dyspepsia unfold, leading to comical advice to read "Branch’s Alligator" as a solution. The author’s sharp critique of the media is interwoven with personal anecdotes about his life and experiences, including his reflections on political figures, their effects on governance, and the nature of journalism itself. Through satire, Branch expresses both his personal struggles and broader societal criticisms, aiming to expose what he perceives as the moral failings of those wielding power and influence in America, particularly within the media landscape. (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/49052
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