This brief review is followed by notes on the novel, especially as to
its fitting in to the general background of Andre Norton's Galactic
Civilization stories. These notes are not comprehensive. Last updated 
September 4, 2006 C.E.

ICE CROWN, Andre Norton, Ace, New York, 1970

A scientific expedition is sent to the recently rediscovered planet of
Clio. This world had been colonized by subjects of a psychological
experiment. Generations have passed and the inhabitants of Clio are
unaware of the galactic civilization that exists beyond their horizons.

Roane, niece of the expedition's leader, becomes very much involved in
the goings on of the Medieval like life on Clio. This is typical Norton:
a youthful, resourceful protagonist facing challenges in an interesting
setting. It is well worth the read.

Notes on Ice Crown:

p. 5 cram brief p. 56
p. 5-6 Clio sealed planet
p. 6 Forerunners p. 58
p. 6 Psychocrats dominated Confederation before overthrow in 1404
p. 6 Clio settled 2 or 3 centuries 
p. 6 blasting of Forqual Center during overthrow
p. 7 Terra, Europe
p. 8 verderers and keepers
p. 9 Varch (planet)
p. 10 Survey
p. 11 Gentle Fem
p. 17 a repell, a distort p. 56
p. 18 E rations
p. 19 Astrian duocorns
p. 20 night lenses
p. 20 beamer
p. 24 Basic p. 94
p. 42 Guardians
p. 42 Ice Crown of Reveny, Flame Crown of Leichstan
p. 42 Gold Circlet of Thrisk
p. 46 Limbo, Arzor
p. 54 stunner p. 66
p. 60 stun beam
p. 65 wrist com, cutter
p. 73 the fourth day of Lackameande (on Clio)
p. 80 freshers
p. 85 Lord Imbert collected old tales from Tork singers
p. 93 spacers clean shaven, often bald so helmets fit


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