Project Gutenberg 2015-05-22 Public domain in the USA. 122 Branch, Stephen H. 1813 Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 06, May 29, 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. 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.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government F106 Text Category: History - American Category: Law & Criminology Category: Politics Category: Journalism/Media/Writing Category: Journals 82476 2025-08-19T14:48:58.130609 text/html 59135 2024-10-24T17:27:09 text/html 96852 2025-08-19T14:49:00.387610 application/epub+zip 95336 2025-08-19T14:48:58.684614 application/epub+zip 64418 2025-08-19T14:48:58.402610 application/epub+zip 136034 2025-08-19T14:49:02.036603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123217 2025-08-19T14:49:00.080605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92728 2022-09-22T08:42:04.083866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71093 2025-08-19T14:48:57.966671 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51153 2024-10-24T17:27:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16958 2025-08-19T14:49:02.195590 application/rdf+xml 15637 2025-08-19T14:48:58.465621 image/jpeg 2972 2025-08-19T14:48:58.433629 image/jpeg 88743 2025-08-19T14:48:58.144619 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