The Alligator, Issue 1, No. 17, August 14, 1858, is an American magazine started by journalist Stephen G. Branch. In each issue, readers can find a wide range of information: from political analyzes and social news to literary reviews and cultural information. First published in the distant 1858, "Alligator" magazine managed to gain popularity among readers thanks to its unconventional approach to presenting information. Creating a fertile environment for discussing current topics and publishing interesting materials, this magazine became a must-have element of the era.