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Title: Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 13, July 17, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 13, July 17, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a satirical publication written during the mid-19th century. This book is a periodical that comprises essays, anecdotes, and humorous pieces, reflecting on social issues of the time, particularly those related to politics and society in New York City. The likely focus of this work revolves around critiquing political figures, societal norms, and the absurdities of daily life in that era. In this issue of "Alligator," Branch employs satire to comment on various topics, including a humorous recounting of a primary election involving the character Peter Cooper and the cast of colorful supporters and adversaries surrounding him. He illustrates the chaotic and often violent nature of local politics through an exaggerated narrative filled with comical dialogue and absurd situations. Additionally, Branch shares personal anecdotes and observations about prominent figures such as Horace Greeley and Major Mordecai M. Noah, showcasing contentious editorial battles and the socio-political landscape of his time. Overall, the work highlights the intersection of humor and critique, revealing the challenges and follies faced in the political arena of 1858 New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 54877

Published: Jun 9, 2017

Downloads: 93

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.

This edition has images.

Title: Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 13, July 17, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by 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. 13, July 17, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a satirical publication written during the mid-19th century. This book is a periodical that comprises essays, anecdotes, and humorous pieces, reflecting on social issues of the time, particularly those related to politics and society in New York City. The likely focus of this work revolves around critiquing political figures, societal norms, and the absurdities of daily life in that era. In this issue of "Alligator," Branch employs satire to comment on various topics, including a humorous recounting of a primary election involving the character Peter Cooper and the cast of colorful supporters and adversaries surrounding him. He illustrates the chaotic and often violent nature of local politics through an exaggerated narrative filled with comical dialogue and absurd situations. Additionally, Branch shares personal anecdotes and observations about prominent figures such as Horace Greeley and Major Mordecai M. Noah, showcasing contentious editorial battles and the socio-political landscape of his time. Overall, the work highlights the intersection of humor and critique, revealing the challenges and follies faced in the political arena of 1858 New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 54877

Published: Jun 9, 2017

Downloads: 93

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.