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100	1		_aBranch, Stephen H., _d1813-
245	1	0	_aStephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 18, August 21, 1858
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-06-29
508			_aProduced by 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. 18, August 21, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a historical publication, specifically a satirical newspaper, written during the mid-19th century. The book primarily focuses on controversial topics, namely the trial of its author, Stephen H. Branch, who faced charges of libel against prominent figures in New York City, including the mayor. The publication reflects the tumultuous political landscape of the time, highlighting themes of freedom of the press and the judicial system's response to dissent. In this volume, Branch recounts the sensational trial that led to his conviction and imprisonment, portraying the prosecution’s methods as vindictive and unfair. He describes how the court proceedings were marred by the exclusion of key evidence that could have supported his claims, indicating a potentially corrupt collusion among powerful citizens to silence criticism. The narrative captures public sentiment towards Branch’s plight, painting him as both a misguided figure caught in a web of political intrigue and a symbol of the bigger struggle for journalistic freedom. Through satire and commentary, Branch comments on the judicial process and advocates for a more equitable treatment of press-related offenses. (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/55004
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