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Title: The Three Godfathers
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Godfathers_(novel)
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Summary: "The Three Godfathers" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1913. The story follows three outlaws who find themselves in an unexpected situation that tests their character and resolve when they must care for an orphaned baby after the mother dies during childbirth in the desert. The book explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love. In the narrative, the three bandits—known as The Worst Bad Man, The Wounded Bad Man, and The Youngest Bad Man—steal a substantial sum from a bank but are pursued by lawmen. As they flee into the desert, they encounter a dying woman about to give birth. After her tragic death, they promise to care for her newborn son, Robert William Thomas. Throughout their arduous journey across the harsh terrain towards safety, the men face both physical challenges and moral dilemmas. Their evolving sense of responsibility towards the child ultimately leads to profound character growth, showcasing how unlikely heroes can emerge in life-and-death situations through acts of compassion and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard), 1880-1957
Illustrator: Cornwell, Dean, 1892-1960
EBook No.: 51942
Published: May 2, 2016
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: Deserts -- Fiction
Subject: Infants -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Three Godfathers
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Godfathers_(novel)
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Three Godfathers" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1913. The story follows three outlaws who find themselves in an unexpected situation that tests their character and resolve when they must care for an orphaned baby after the mother dies during childbirth in the desert. The book explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love. In the narrative, the three bandits—known as The Worst Bad Man, The Wounded Bad Man, and The Youngest Bad Man—steal a substantial sum from a bank but are pursued by lawmen. As they flee into the desert, they encounter a dying woman about to give birth. After her tragic death, they promise to care for her newborn son, Robert William Thomas. Throughout their arduous journey across the harsh terrain towards safety, the men face both physical challenges and moral dilemmas. Their evolving sense of responsibility towards the child ultimately leads to profound character growth, showcasing how unlikely heroes can emerge in life-and-death situations through acts of compassion and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard), 1880-1957
Illustrator: Cornwell, Dean, 1892-1960
EBook No.: 51942
Published: May 2, 2016
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: Deserts -- Fiction
Subject: Infants -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.