Nine separate but interrelated essays on history of region today occupied by modern-day states of Jalisco, Zacatecas and Sinaloa. Focuses on role of church and clergy in regional settlement, control and culture in colonial age, based closely on primary sources. Subjects include secular clergy in Zacatecas, late 18th century of congregants in Guadalajara, administrative control of region's Cathedral, and others. Edition limited to 500 copies.