Abbreviations


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Like Three Feet in One Shoe The Toluca Region 17301821


Hijos del Pueblo The Limits of Community


In Compliance with Marital Obligations Women Men and Married Life


Not in the Street Households and the Meanings of Kinship


Scandalous Men and Intrepid Women


Neither Alone nor Free Women in Depósito

From Fathers to Stepfathers Life after Independence


Depósito Cases 17491856


Notes

Glossary


Bibliography

An exceptionally important contribution to the scholarly literature in Mexican history, culture, and gender studies. . . . Regionally focused and well written—especially in its emphasis on accessible life histories.