Summary: At 5400 kilometres, the Dog Fence is one of the longest man-made structures on Earth. It slices across Australia’s desert heart, dividing the continent to keep dingoes away from livestock. Bestselling author James Woodford embarks on a journey to follow its length, travelling some of the loneliest and harshest country in the world. He begins on a clifftop overlooking the Great Australian Bight and ends in the foothills of Queensland’s Bunya Mountains. He meets many of the remarkable people who maintain this amazing barrier as he passes through rocket ranges, nuclear test areas, sacred sites and places where nineteenth-century explorers perished. The Dog Fence is an enthralling account of a most unusual journey over sand, gibber plains and salt lakes. It is about the hazards of travel, the lessons of history and the passion and resilience of the men and women on the land.
What I thought: LOVED this book! I have had it on my shelves for years but picked it up because I watched a story on Landline about it. I couldn't put it down. I would read bits then Google to find out more about stations and locations. Just amazing!
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Gemma! I also saw the report on Landline about the dog fence. I'm going to look up that book now! I was amazed at how isolated these people are! Thanks for sharing.
I also saw the Landline report and was amazed at how isolated these people are. I'm going to look up that book now and read it when I get through my pile.
It is good Sharon I will send it to you :)
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