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Title: Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 06, May 29, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Editor: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 49021

Published: May 22, 2015

Downloads: 40

Language: English

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government

LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 06, May 29, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Editor: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 49021

Published: May 22, 2015

Downloads: 40

Language: English

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government

LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.