num_pages: 96
description: The Three Godfathers is a classic Western novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story revolves around three outlaws, Bob Sangster, Pete Reeve, and Bill Kearney, who rob a bank in the small town of New Jerusalem. During their escape, they come across a dying woman and her newborn baby in the desert. The woman entrusts them with the care of her child and dies soon after. The three men, who have a reputation for being ruthless, are now faced with the responsibility of caring for an innocent baby. They decide to take the child with them and raise it as their own. As they make their way through the harsh desert landscape, they face numerous challenges, including a lack of food and water, hostile Native American tribes, and the law enforcement officers who are hot on their trail. The three men soon realize that their lives have been forever changed by the arrival of the baby, and they begin to question their past actions and their futures. The Three Godfathers is a heartwarming tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the power of love. It is a timeless story that has been adapted into several films and continues to capture the hearts of readers around the world.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.
language: English
title: The Three Godfathers
titlecomplete: The Three Godfathers
genres: Westerns, Fiction, Christmas
ratings_count: 55
publisher: Kessinger Publishing