"Barden, the Ranger, or, The Flower of the Uchees: A Tale of Georgia in Early Times." Beadle's New Dime Novels, New Series, no. 122; Old Series, no. 443.
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Abstract
**Warning: Some of the language or characterizations in this book are the product of the time when this book was written, and are no longer considered acceptable.**
**Warning: Some readers may find certain scenes in this book disturbing.**
Two years after Oglethorpe attacks St. Augustine, one of his men, Andy Barden, who is a friend to some of the Uchee Indians of Georgia, works to keep them loyal and not ally themselves with the Spanish like the Yemassee. He is also a messenger between the young lovers, Richard Musgrove and Anote/Wood Lily. Meanwhile, Anote is caught in a love triangle with a Uchee who believes an alliance with the Spanish is in the tribes' best interest. Will true love prevail, or will Anote's story end in sadness? And what of Richard's sister, Katie, who is desired by the Spaniard, Costello?
James Oglethorpe is a character in this story. Near the end of the tale is the Battle of Bloody Marsh, GA, July 7, 1742.
Local locations visited or mentioned in the text include Fort Mose, the Castillo de San Marcos, and the Matanzas Inlet.
**Warning: Some readers may find certain scenes in this book disturbing.**
Two years after Oglethorpe attacks St. Augustine, one of his men, Andy Barden, who is a friend to some of the Uchee Indians of Georgia, works to keep them loyal and not ally themselves with the Spanish like the Yemassee. He is also a messenger between the young lovers, Richard Musgrove and Anote/Wood Lily. Meanwhile, Anote is caught in a love triangle with a Uchee who believes an alliance with the Spanish is in the tribes' best interest. Will true love prevail, or will Anote's story end in sadness? And what of Richard's sister, Katie, who is desired by the Spaniard, Costello?
James Oglethorpe is a character in this story. Near the end of the tale is the Battle of Bloody Marsh, GA, July 7, 1742.
Local locations visited or mentioned in the text include Fort Mose, the Castillo de San Marcos, and the Matanzas Inlet.
Creator
Title
"Barden, the Ranger, or, The Flower of the Uchees: A Tale of Georgia in Early Times." Beadle's New Dime Novels, New Series, no. 122; Old Series, no. 443.
Publisher
New York: Beadles
Date
Language
English
Audience
Subject
Dime Novel or Graphic Novel
Historical
Race Relations
Romance
Historical
Race Relations
Romance
Coverage
1st Spanish Period
Has Format
Available for free from Northern Illinois University.
Bibliographic Citation
Hamilton, W.J. "Barden, the Ranger, or, The Flower of the Uchees: A Tale of Georgia in Early Times." Beadle's New Dime Novels, New Series, no. 122; Old Series, no. 443, July 22, 1879.
Collection
Citation
W. J. Hamilton, “"Barden, the Ranger, or, The Flower of the Uchees: A Tale of Georgia in Early Times." Beadle's New Dime Novels, New Series, no. 122; Old Series, no. 443.,” St. Augustine Fiction, accessed July 15, 2025, https://staugustinefiction.omeka.net/items/show/258.