Brett Cogburn

Rooster: The Life and Times of the Real Rooster Cogburn

Series: Big Read

The gruff U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, the central male character in Charles Portis’ True Grit, has been immortalized on film by both John Wayne and Jeff Bridges. But what if the one-eyed, overweight, blustery, larger-than-life lawman was inspired by a real person? Brett Cogburn introduces us to his great-grandfather, John Franklin “Rooster” Cogburn, who may (or may not) have inspired the fictional character.

Brett Cogburn is the author of Panhandle and The Texans.

Upcoming in this series:
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Watch or Listen to Past Events in this Series:
9
Nov
Hal Holbrook Tonight
Central Library |
6:30pm
12
May
A Conversation with Tobias Wolff
Plaza Branch |
8:30pm
12
May
A Conversation with Marilynne Robinson
Plaza Branch |
8:30pm
16
Nov
Closing Chapter: End of the War in Vietnam
Plaza Branch |
6:30pm
Brett Cogburn

Rooster: The Life and Times of the Real Rooster Cogburn

Series: Big Read
Date & Location
In Person
Details
Adults