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The Great Taos Bank Robbery: and Other Indian Country Affairs
The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs
Author: Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman, who knows the Southwest like no other contemporary writer; presents nine extraordinary, true tales that capture the history and rhythms of daily life in New Mexico. From the comical title story of the holdup that didn't happen, to the riveting account of scientist tracking the Black Death through the arroyos in "We All F...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061011733
ISBN-10: 0061011738
Publication Date: 5/1997
Pages: 192
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3.1 stars, based on 29 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Audio Cassette
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They are true tales of New Mexico, but told only as Tony, one of America's greatest yarn spinners can. Most, in particular the "unfeloneous unbankrobbery" in the title essay will have you holding your sides, while at the same time learning something about the unique culture of the Land of Enchantment. Highly recommended
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nccorthu avatar reviewed The Great Taos Bank Robbery: and Other Indian Country Affairs on + 569 more book reviews
A Good book of short stories about Taos and other parts of New Mexico. Somw funny some serious, Not up to "when We Were Wolves though" but quite readable.
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Short stories of the Southwest. entertainting.
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Nine humorous stories about New Mexico.
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A set of short moderately true stories, first published in 1973.


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