Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Shrouded Planet is a 1957 science fiction novel published under the name "Robert Randall," but actually the collaborative work of two writers, Robert Silverberg and Randall Garrett. It consists of three linked stories, each originally published separately in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Linking chapters were added for book release. The first book printing, by Gnome Press in New York, was small and did not sell well. This and the sequel novel, The Dawning Light were reprinted 25 years later, and well received.The original stories, with first publication information are:The Chosen People Astounding Jun '56The Promised Land Astounding Aug '56False Prophet Astounding Dec '56 (also front cover art)All the stories relate to the fictional planet Nidor, and the effects on its humanoid inhabitants of the coming of Earthmen, humans with advanced technology and apparently benevolent motives. The common thread is a family, beginning with Kiv peGanz Brajjyd, his daughter Sindi, and her son Norvis. Each contributes to the slow breakdown of Nidorian society, which is apparently what the Earthmen really want. But why ?. }
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- The_Shrouded_Planet abstract "The Shrouded Planet is a 1957 science fiction novel published under the name "Robert Randall," but actually the collaborative work of two writers, Robert Silverberg and Randall Garrett. It consists of three linked stories, each originally published separately in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Linking chapters were added for book release. The first book printing, by Gnome Press in New York, was small and did not sell well. This and the sequel novel, The Dawning Light were reprinted 25 years later, and well received.The original stories, with first publication information are:The Chosen People Astounding Jun '56The Promised Land Astounding Aug '56False Prophet Astounding Dec '56 (also front cover art)All the stories relate to the fictional planet Nidor, and the effects on its humanoid inhabitants of the coming of Earthmen, humans with advanced technology and apparently benevolent motives. The common thread is a family, beginning with Kiv peGanz Brajjyd, his daughter Sindi, and her son Norvis. Each contributes to the slow breakdown of Nidorian society, which is apparently what the Earthmen really want. But why ?".