Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 03, May 8, 1858 by Stephen H. Branch

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.html.images 73 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.epub3.images 93 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.epub.images 91 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.epub.noimages 60 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.kf8.images 130 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.kindle.images 117 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48931.txt.utf-8 62 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/48931/pg48931-h.zip 84 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Editor Branch, Stephen H., 1813-
Title Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 03, May 8, 1858
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits 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)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
Category Text
EBook-No. 48931
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 40 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!