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Title: Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 14, July 24, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Barry Abrahamsen 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. 14, July 24, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a periodical publication that offers a satirical look at the social and political landscape of mid-19th century America. Written during the mid-1800s, the publication engages with contemporary issues such as financial struggles, social mores, and the moral dilemmas faced by prominent figures of the time. The content suggests a critical examination of ethics, commerce, and reputation in an era marked by rapid societal change and growing urban challenges. In this specific issue, the narrative unfolds around characters embroiled in a fundamental conflict between financial desperation and moral integrity. The story primarily focuses on the Harpers, a family of publishers contemplating how to navigate their dire financial straits. Faced with the choice to compromise their values for the sake of maintaining their business, tensions rise between the desire for honor and the need for survival. Additionally, the piece offers vignettes of interpersonal relationships and romantic entanglements, particularly between Governor Daniel F. Tiemann and the charming Violet, highlighting the complexities of personal ambition and social standing. Overall, the publication provides both a humorous and critical lens on the period's moral quandaries, blending satire with commentary on class and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 56992

Published: Apr 17, 2018

Downloads: 55

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. 14, July 24, 1858

Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Barry Abrahamsen 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. 14, July 24, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a periodical publication that offers a satirical look at the social and political landscape of mid-19th century America. Written during the mid-1800s, the publication engages with contemporary issues such as financial struggles, social mores, and the moral dilemmas faced by prominent figures of the time. The content suggests a critical examination of ethics, commerce, and reputation in an era marked by rapid societal change and growing urban challenges. In this specific issue, the narrative unfolds around characters embroiled in a fundamental conflict between financial desperation and moral integrity. The story primarily focuses on the Harpers, a family of publishers contemplating how to navigate their dire financial straits. Faced with the choice to compromise their values for the sake of maintaining their business, tensions rise between the desire for honor and the need for survival. Additionally, the piece offers vignettes of interpersonal relationships and romantic entanglements, particularly between Governor Daniel F. Tiemann and the charming Violet, highlighting the complexities of personal ambition and social standing. Overall, the publication provides both a humorous and critical lens on the period's moral quandaries, blending satire with commentary on class and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Branch, Stephen H., 1813-

EBook No.: 56992

Published: Apr 17, 2018

Downloads: 55

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.