Arthur Upfield is one Australia's most underrated writers. His literary contributions often remain overshadowed by the brilliance of his peers. Nevertheless, Upfield has a niche following of readers who appreciate his intricate tales that skillfully weave the essence of the Australian landscape and culture with compelling mysteries, especially his novels featuring Detective Napoleon "Bony" Bonaparte.
This story is set during a time when Upfield was working as a boundary rider for the Western Australian government. His job was to look after 163 miles of the Rabbit-proof fence, from the Camel Station to the town of Burracoppin, identifying breaks and fixing them. The Rabbit-proof fence is one of the longest netted fence in the world, erected in the early 1900s to keep wild rabbits out of farm lands on the western side of Australia. Every month, Upfield would walk/ride along the length of the fence clearing out fallen trees, replacing rotten fence posts and repairing damage to the netting.
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The Rabbit-proof fence. Photo credit: Jean and Fred Hort/Flickr
Source: amusingplanet.com