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I Dreamt I Was in Heaven - The Rampage of the Rufus Buck Gang Paperback – August 5, 2011

by Leonce Gaiter (Author)

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Based on the shocking true story: In the waning days of Indian Territory, the multi-racial, teenaged Rufus Buck Gang embarked on a vicious, childish, and deadly 13-day rampage that shocked even this lawless place. Their goal was to take back Indian lands. Based on the true story, this is a tale of how real-life figures "Hanging Judge" Isaac C. Parker, notorious half-black, half-Indian outlaw Cherokee Bill, one-quarter Cherokee "gentlemen bandit" Henry Starr, relative of the notorious Belle Starr, and the worst of them all, half-black, half-Indian Rufus Buck, collided during the summer of 1895. In lawless Indian Territory the end of an era approached. The U.S. government continued to co-opt Indian land for settlement. Judge Isaac C. Parker's judicial tyranny over 74,000 square miles of Indian Territory was coming to an end. Against this background, the teenaged Rufus Buck Gang embarked on their mad quest to reclaim Indian lands from US settlement. Rufus is guided by a sense of religious mission, by heavenly visions made manifest in the form of the extraordinary, 13 year-old Theodosia Swain. With his angel to guide him, he sets out to do the impossible with a missionary's zeal, a child's anticipation, and a grown man's violence. In "I Dreamt I Was in Heaven," famous, historical figures dance with fictional characters to create a turn-of-the-century tapestry of violence and innocence, love and betrayal, butchery and grace--mirroring and chafing against the backdrop of a burgeoning United States, and a disappearing American West.

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Leonce Gaiter’s noir thriller “Bourbon Street” was published by Carroll & Graf. His non-fiction has appeared in The Huffington Post, LA Times, The Washington Post, Salon, NY Times, NY Times Magazine and in national syndication. He has worked professionally in the creative ends of the film, recording, and marketing industries.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Legba Books (August 5, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780615490106
ISBN-13: 978-0615490106
ASIN: 0615490107
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,285,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10678 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Westerns
- #63409 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Literary
- #65573 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Historical

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I Dreamt I Was in Heaven

ByMary Mackinson January 20, 2014

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I have mixed emotions, about this book. It was my first time reading a novel, by Mr. Gaiter. I would certainly like to read more writings, by him. Rufus was a frightening character!

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probably will be a movie some day.

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ByMichael Mcdanielon January 9, 2015

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Pooh.

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Interesting story

ByTED Lon July 1, 2013

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Fascinating read about a little known story in American history. One of many little known ones that are an interesting read.

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Good Read!

ByNannypieon October 23, 2012

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I Dreamt I Was in Heaven... was a good read. My bookclub was looking for something outside of our normal genre and this fit the bill. Most members enjoyed it. The author was a little long on scenic descriptions but we agreed it was written well. We also rated it a 4 out of 5.

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Engaging!

ByDebbyMon March 30, 2014

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Leonce Gaiter has written an engaging story about a human experience. I was thoroughly entertained. The writing was exceptional. Nicely done!

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Should be a history text book.

ByLeonard Guilloryon December 13, 2013

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This should be required reading for people in the mid-West, where I live. In Oklahoma where I recognize most of these towns.

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