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Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne

Peter Bernhard Kyne was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.

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The Long Chance

"The Long Chance" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the rugged Colorado desert, ...

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Cappy Ricks; Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley

"Cappy Ricks; Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Cappy ...

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Never the twain shall meet

"Never the Twain Shall Meet" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Gaston Larrieau, a trading capt...

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Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever

"Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than…" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel likely written during the early 20th cent...

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The Valley of the Giants

"The Valley of the Giants" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Cardigan, a pioneering fi...

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The Three Godfathers

"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 fi...

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Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates

"Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates" by Peter B. Kyne is a humorous novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around ...

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Kindred of the Dust

"Kindred of the Dust" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Hector McKaye, a successful lumber ...

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The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to be One

"The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to be One" by Peter B. Kyne is a motivational tale written in the early 20th century. This book can be cate...

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Webster—Man's Man

"Webster—Man's Man" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Stuart Webster, a rugged mining engineer wit...

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The Pride of Palomar

"The Pride of Palomar" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of heritage, loss, and the poig...

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