Extraordinary Expeditions

Name: Extraordinary Expeditions
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ISBN: 9798765112625

The People and Journeys That Changed History

Anne Della Guardia (Independent Scholar, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
26 February 2026

General & world history; Geographical discovery & exploration; Expeditions

From ancient sea voyages to modern-day explorations of deep space, discover the expeditions that have shaped our world and the daring individuals who undertook them.

Extraordinary Expeditions highlights 27 of the most influential expeditions in history. While some will likely be familiar to readers, such as Christopher Columbus’s journey to the New World or Charles Darwin’s travels in the Galapagos Islands that inspired his theory of natural selection, others are less well-known but no less important. The book examines a diverse array of expeditions, spanning more than a millennium and including all seven continents and beyond. Care has been taken to include journeys conducted by women, people of color, and non-Westerners in order to provide a more comprehensive and inclusive volume.

The profiled expeditions are organized chronologically, although a geographical entry list ensures readers interested in a specific region can quickly find relevant material. Each entry includes a description of the expedition, as well as an analysis of its historical context and lasting impact.

History’s greatest expeditions have been prompted by many motivations, from a love of adventure to a desire for fame, from the promise of economic prosperity to a thirst for scientific knowledge. Regardless of why it was undertaken, each of these expeditions had significant impact that endured long after the adventure was over.

By: Anne Della Guardia (Independent Scholar UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9798765112625
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 26 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Della Guardia is a researcher, writer, and explorer who specializes in field-based methods. She is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society who has experience on both land and sea-faring expeditions. She earned her PhD in 2025 from the London School of Economics and Political Science and has a Master’s from Georgetown University. Della Guardia is an avid outdoorsperson with experience traveling to remote locations on five continents. She is a strong proponent of human-powered modes of transport in expeditions and advocates for purposeful and impact-driven exploration.