Quote by Tony Hillerman

The essays in The Great Taos Bank Robbery were my project to win a Master of Arts degree in English when I quit being a newspaper editor and went back to college.

The essays in The Great Taos Bank Robbery were my project to

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This quote explains the motivation behind the collection of essays titled "The Great Taos Bank Robbery". The author pursued this project in order to obtain a Master of Arts degree in English. The decision to pursue higher education came after quitting the job of a newspaper editor. By going back to college, the author sought to enhance their understanding and skills in order to achieve their academic goals. The collection of essays serves as the embodiment of this pursuit and signifies a significant turning point in the author's professional journey.

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