Shires and Spires is a photographic journey through the landscapes, architectures, and traditions of England's counties. From the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged beauty of the Lake District, John Bolus captures the essence of each region and its people in stunning images and insightful commentary. This beautiful coffee table book is a must-have for Anglophiles and armchair travelers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.