The Devil's Keg: The Story of the Foss River Ranch is a novel written by Ridgwell Cullum and originally published in 1903. The story is set in the rugged terrain of the American West and follows the lives of a group of settlers who have established a ranch in the Foss River Valley. The main character, John Foss, is a young man who inherits the ranch from his father and must navigate the challenges of running it, including dealing with hostile neighbors,...