The Three Godfathers

By Peter B. Kyne

Book Overview

The Three Godfathers is a Western novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story follows the lives of three outlaws, Bob Sangster, Pedro Regan and William Kearney, who are on the run from the law after robbing a bank in a small town in Arizona. As they flee through the desert, they come across a dying woman who has just given birth to a baby boy. The woman entrusts the care of her child to the three men, who vow to take care of him and find him a proper home.The rest of the novel follows the three godfathers as they try to keep the baby safe from danger and find a way to provide for him in the harsh desert environment. They face numerous obstacles along the way, including hostile Native Americans, treacherous terrain, and a relentless posse of lawmen who are hot on their trail.As they journey through the desert, the three men also undergo a transformation, as they come to realize the importance of family and the value of human life. The novel is a heartwarming tale of redemption and sacrifice, as the three godfathers risk everything to protect the life of an innocent child.Overall, The Three Godfathers is a classic Western novel that explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the bonds of friendship. It is a gripping and emotional story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1922. This is the story of The Three Bad Men-not The Three Wise Men. What's a godfather, Bill? The Youngest Bad Man inquired. What job does he hold down? You're an awful ignorant young man, Bob, replied the Wounded Bad Man reproachfully. A godfather is a sort of reserve parent who promises to renounce the devil with all his works an' pomps. The Youngest Bad Man smiled wanly. Well, Bill, all I got to say is us three're a lovely bunch of godfathers. This book was made into a movie starring John Wayne. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162753374
• ISBN13: 9781162753379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"