The Devils Keg - Ridgwell Cullum - Bog

The Devil's Keg: The Story of the Foss River Ranch is a novel written by Ridgwell Cullum and published in 1903. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the lives of the Foss family, who own and operate a cattle ranch along the Foss River. The protagonist of the story is young Jack Foss, who is determined to prove himself as a capable rancher and win the heart of his childhood sweetheart, Nellie. However, their peaceful way of life is disrupted by the arrival of a group of outlaws, led by the notorious outlaw known as ""The Devil"". The outlaws are searching for a hidden cache of gold, which they believe is located somewhere on the Foss River Ranch. The Foss family, along with a group of loyal cowboys, must band together to defend their home and protect their land from the ruthless outlaws. The novel is filled with thrilling action scenes, including shootouts, horseback chases, and daring escapes. Throughout the story, the characters grapple with themes of loyalty, family, and the struggle to maintain a way of life in a rapidly changing world. The Devil's Keg is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier and the rugged individualism of the people who lived there.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.