This book is centered on the history and contemporary presence of Saint James, Santiago, in Spain and the United States. Joan Myers has photographed the Spanish medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Her photographs document the details of the land, architecture, and artifacts along the way. There are also photographs of Santiago as he is depicted in the New World. Marc Simmons and Donna Pierce have contributed essays on the manifestations of Santiago in the Old and New Worlds and the art historical significance of Santiago.