Black Caesar, Australia's First Bushranger
A stranger in a strange land, John "Black" Caesar was a convict sentenced to 7 years of hard labour in the brand new British colony of Australia in the late 1700s.
Despite his obscurity, he was one of the first 'settlers' of Australia; and even came into conflict with legendary Aboriginal resistance leader 'Pemulwuy.
This mini-podcast covers his short, but interesting life.
FAQ
- How did John Black Caesar die?
- Complications from gunshot wounds.
Further Reading:
Australian Dictionary Biography of John Caesar
Attributions:
The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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