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.
Webster—Man's Man
A rugged engineer's dreams of comfort and romance are ignited when he leaps to the defense of a lady, launching him into a whirlwind of adventure and loyalty that combines civilization and the wild.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
The Three Godfathers
In a lawless landscape, three outlaws discover their hearts when they become the unlikely guardians of a helpless babe, forever changing their path.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
The Long Chance
In the harsh desert, three men chase a fortune, only to find that the greatest threat may not be the land, but each other.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to be One
An ambitious veteran proves himself by completing an impossible task, earning him a life-changing opportunity.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
Captain Scraggs; Or, The Green-Pea Pirates
A bumbling ship captain, a defiant first mate, and a worn-out steamship embark on a series of chaotic misadventures amidst a foggy San Francisco bay.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever
A retired shipping magnate can't resist meddling in his company's affairs, especially when it comes to choosing the right men for a new ship, leading to potential clashes on the high seas.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
Never the twain shall meet
A Polynesian queen and her father face daunting obstacles of culture and disease upon arriving in a bustling American city.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
Cappy Ricks; Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley
In a world of ships and timber, an ambitious young captain's rise ignites a fierce battle against a powerful, experienced businessman.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
The Valley of the Giants
Amidst towering redwoods, a man's ambition to build a timber empire and forge a new town will be tested by love, loss, and the unforgiving wilderness.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
The Pride of Palomar
** A California ranch faces uncertainty when a presumed-dead war hero returns, challenging old traditions and sparking emotional conflict.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
Kindred of the Dust
A lumber town magnate watches his son's life intertwine with a modest girl from the wrong side of the tracks, setting off a chain of events that test the bonds of family and community.
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne