Study of the cultural dialogue between Spanish and Maya people in central Yucata n (1540s-mid 1600s). Jones follows the Spanish settlement of Bacalar and contrasts it with the Maya frontier, the point of contact between cultures. Confrontation of Catholic Christianity and Maya world views resulted in rebellions in mid 17th century, with eventual submissions, and Maya retreats from Spanish influence. History of these events is vividly accounted for in this readable and well researched work. [AL]