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100 1 _aBranch, Stephen H.,
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245 1 0 _aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 09, June 19, 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
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-26
508 _aProduced by Giovannni 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. 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49053
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