Project Gutenberg 2015-05-11 Public domain in the USA. 148 Branch, Stephen H. 1813 Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 03, May 8, 1858 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) "Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 03, May 8, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century, specifically during the 1850s. This publication falls into the genre of satirical journalism, where it blends fiction and commentary on societal issues typical of the time, including politics, personal relationships, and cultural debates. Likely produced in a social context grappling with moral, religious, and political transformations, the book provides insights into contemporary American life, probing themes like love, betrayal, and the consequences of social choices. The content of "Stephen H. Branch's Alligator" consists of various narrative vignettes and letters exploring relationships and societal morality—primarily revolving around characters entangled in romantic and ethical dilemmas. One story features a captivating narrative of a young pastor who becomes involved in the intrigues of music teachers and their impact on the lives of young women. It depicts the tumultuous consequences of seduction and infidelity, especially regarding the pastor's concerns over a fellow clergyman's daughter. Additionally, the publication tackles broader societal critiques, addressing the political environment and public figures, reflecting the author's opinions on governance and morality in an entertaining yet incisive manner. Through its storytelling and satirical elements, the book serves both as a reflection of its time and a commentary on human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government F106 Text Category: Humour Category: American Literature Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 75328 2025-08-19T14:16:19.614089 text/html 52104 2024-10-24T17:24:22 text/html 94813 2025-08-19T14:16:22.019054 application/epub+zip 93327 2025-08-19T14:16:20.159109 application/epub+zip 60962 2025-08-19T14:16:19.887065 application/epub+zip 133060 2025-08-19T14:16:23.736092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120010 2025-08-19T14:16:21.713072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88059 2022-09-22T07:51:58.682116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63063 2025-08-19T14:16:19.456079 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43126 2024-10-24T17:24:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16453 2025-08-19T14:16:23.858134 application/rdf+xml 14504 2025-08-19T14:16:19.949068 image/jpeg 2690 2025-08-19T14:16:19.919075 image/jpeg 86373 2025-08-19T14:16:19.629069 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog