The village of San JosT de Gracia is not mentioned in any history of Mexico, nor is it referred to in any of the annals of the state of Michoac?n. It is not to be found at all on most maps, and almost none show its correct location. It is an unknown point in space, in time, and in the consciousness of the Mexican republic.In Luis Gonz?lez's classic history of the world of San JosT, he turns his attention in every direction: toward what is lasting...