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Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of Paperback Parade, a quarterly journal for readers and book collectors. The article is titled “Rooster Cogburn Rides Again.”
Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of Paperback Parade, a quarterly journal for readers and book collectors. The article is titled “Rooster Cogburn Rides Again.”
Kellogg notes that Charles Portis created a western classic in his timeless novel titled “True Grit” (1968). The protagonist, Marshal Rooster Cogburn, has become an iconic character in the world of fiction. The crusty, one-eyed lawman is a brave man of many vices who has worked on both sides of the law. Cogburn is feared by outlaws for his tendency to shoot first and ask questions later.
The author comments that “True Grit” was made into a movie in 1968, with John Wayne playing the lead role of Marshal Cogburn. The sequel, released in 2010, has Jeff Bridges in the role of Cogburn. Both films were successful and they closely follow the plot and the dialogue of the famous novel on which they are based.
Dr. Kellogg is the author of four books about the legendary Sherlock Holmes, and the creator of a popular series of books featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville. The most recent entry in this series for children, available on the Amazon website, is titled “Barry Baskerville's Blue Bicycle.”