RaveScienceJon Gertner’s compelling book, The Ice at the End of the World, addresses this paucity [of information about the exploration of Greenland] with intelligence and insight ... With a respectful directness, Gertner outlines the diverse personal motivations that drove...adventurers ... Without judgment or comment, Gertner provides details worthy of philosophical reflection about the influence military pursuits have had on the ability to conduct research in remote settings and how we value science ... Gertner’s excellent book is a must read for those who are curious about the history of exploration and the pursuit of science there. The stories contained therein should inform future dialogues so that the implications of what we face can be fully appreciated and the magnitude of the losses truly understood.