The book "Alligator, Volume 1, Number 15, July 31, 1858" by Stephen G. Branch is a magazine that reflects the spirit of the era and is a kind of mirror of the social and political life of the 19th century in America. In this issue, readers have the opportunity to get acquainted with a millennium of events that happened in the world, as well as with various literary, historical and scientific articles. The newspaper provides the reader with an opportunity to better understand the spirit of the time and study the events that shaped American history at that time. In addition, "Alligator" was a platform for discussing current issues, political discussions and cultural trends of its time.