Project Gutenberg 2017-06-25 Public domain in the USA. 130 Branch, Stephen H. 1813 Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 17, August 14, 1858 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) "Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 17, August 14, 1858" by Stephen H. Branch is a historical publication likely written during the mid-19th century. This work encapsulates a variety of social and political commentaries through a detailed narrative surrounding Branch's own experiences, particularly his trial for libel against prominent figures, including Mayor Tiemann. The text serves as both a reflection on the struggles for free speech and the nature of journalism during this purportedly tumultuous period. The issue primarily revolves around the trial of Stephen H. Branch, who stands accused of libeling the Mayor and others through his newspaper, "The Alligator." The content of the trial reveals Branch's impassioned defense against what he perceives to be a wrongful persecution for exposing alleged corruption among city officials. As Branch narrates his life story and his journey into journalism, he emphasizes a commitment to truth and the importance of holding public figures accountable. Additionally, he provides commentary on various societal issues, including the manipulation of press freedoms and the injustices posed by the legal system. The publication also features a mix of personal reflections, critiques of societal norms, and vivid descriptions of his surroundings, particularly his time in Panama, showcasing both the political climate of the time and Branch's unique perspective as a self-styled champion of the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government F106 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: Law & Criminology Category: Politics Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 83564 2025-06-22T05:32:28.572624 text/html 58652 2024-10-23T02:15:34 text/html 275062 2025-06-22T05:32:32.185569 application/epub+zip 273294 2025-06-22T05:32:29.973603 application/epub+zip 96889 2025-06-22T05:32:29.050618 application/epub+zip 318087 2025-06-22T05:32:34.081530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303202 2025-06-22T05:32:31.726588 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127243 2022-09-25T01:46:25.960772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70106 2025-06-22T05:32:28.359575 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50183 2024-10-23T02:15:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16139 2025-06-22T05:32:34.227553 application/rdf+xml 16004 2025-06-22T05:32:29.135572 image/jpeg 3416 2025-06-22T05:32:29.091586 image/jpeg 225895 2025-06-22T05:32:28.594594 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