In Sea Of Dangers, Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia’s most distinguished historians, provides a fresh new perspective on Captain James Cook.
Two ships set out in search of unmapped continents: the St Jean-Baptiste, a French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and the Endeavour, a small British naval vessel captained by James Cook. In this book, Blainey tells the story of these rival ships and the men who sailed them. This is the most revealing narrative so far written of Cook's astonishing voyage. It also casts new light on the little-known journey by de Surville.
Blainey is the author of A Short History Of The 20th Century, Black Kettle And Full Moon and A Game Of Our Own.

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"Blainey's characteristic curiosity raises new questions about Cook and his reputation" – The Age