Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 20, September 4, 1858 by Branch

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Editor Branch, Stephen H., 1813-
Title Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 20, September 4, 1858
Note Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 20, September 4, 1858" by Branch is a satirical publication written during the mid-19th century. This unique piece blends elements of journalism with humor, addressing moral, social, and political issues of the time. The content mainly revolves around the themes of injustice and the critique of authority, particularly focusing on the unfair treatment of individuals within the legal system. The issue prominently features the wrongful treatment of Stephen H. Branch himself, whose perceived crime is asserting free opinion, leading to his imprisonment. Through a series of essays and reflections, Branch critiques the Warden of the penitentiary for his harsh actions against him and compares his plight to a biblical martyrdom. Additionally, the text touches upon hot topics of the day, such as the Atlantic Telegraph, political insurrections in Hoboken, and judicial incompetence. Throughout, Branch employs a biting wit and a raucous tone, aimed at both entertaining and enlightening his readers about the flaws in societal structures and the importance of freedom of speech. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
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EBook-No. 55090
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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