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.]]> Historical
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**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.]]> W. J. Hamilton]]> July 22, 1879]]> Northern Illinois University.]]> 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.]]> Young adults to adults]]>