The Book
Captain Cook sighted Sydney's harbour in 1770 and named it Port Jackson. Eighteen years later, Captain Arthur Phillip arrived with eleven ships carrying convicts from Britain. He named the settlement Sydney Cove in honour of Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary. Sydney has grown rapidly to become a glamorous international city boasting some of the best the world has to offer. The city now embraces a rich multicultural community that totals almost four million people. With its spectacular harbour and vibrant culture, Sydney is a world-class city offering something to everyone. The 2000 Olympic Games has made Sydney a well-known metropolis.
The Authors
Yvonne Shafir, who is a journalist in Melbourne, studied comparative literature in New York. Passionate about Australian culture, she has written numerous articles about art, culture, and fashion in both Australia and the United States.
Klaus H. Carl is the author of numerous works on the history of great cities, and is also a well-known photographer of flora and fauna. A teacher by profession, he is currently devoting himself to a monumental history of art.
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