Solid Ice and Other Stories from the Heartland: The storytelling techniques of an American artist

By Ronald M. James and Donald E. Dakins

Solid Ice - a sure sign of trouble on the road in the 1930s. This collection of stories from gifted raconteur Don Dakins (1918-1996) tells of everything from combat in World War II to life as a child growing up on a farm in Iowa. When the Lincoln and Jefferson highways connected his home to the world, he was off for the excitement he could find. Years later, his adventures filled his repertoire. Because Dakins had such a remarkable ability as a storyteller, the anecdotes he left behind offer an opportunity to consider what makes for a truly great yarn. Dakins was a craftsman and a talented artist; his stories survive as a tribute to his skill, offering insight into life and its challenges in the heartland now nearly a century ago.36 illustrations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521422621
• ISBN13: 9781521422625
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 97 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"