Sydney Great Cities Series Author:Michael Balfour This book offers an insider's look to the home of the next Olympic games. When Captain Cook first sighted Sydney's harbor in 1770, he named it Port Jackson. But, inhabitants were scarce until the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip, 18 years later. At that time, the name "Sydney", was bestowed upon the port, inspired by Lord Sydney, the Br... more »itish home secretary in 1788. With nearly 1/5 the population of Australia, Sydney boasts one of the world's most magnificent bridges, the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Combining customary Australian living, including Aborigine quarters with its' up and coming cosmopolitan status, all eyes will be on this beautiful city in the years to come.« less