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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Pages in good condition. Some light marking due to age. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> I remember the story of Clark Gable who was in Cornwall in the autumn of 1952 making a picture that was directed by the late Delmer Daves. They were on location in a little village. The sets were being changed and the work was taking longer than had been anticipated. Ever conscious of his star’s well-being the assistant director said to Clark Gable “Why don’t you and Delmer take a little drive in the country and by the time you’re back we’ll be ready for you?” Once they left the village in the car they were in virgin country. Delmer Daves was a remarkable man. He was fascinated by every aspect of nature-botany biology geology-all the natural sciences that explain the wonders of the earth. He always carried a jeweler’s mag- nifying glass to look at specimens that interested him whether they were rocks flowers or insects. When something went wrong with the automobile Delmer was not in the least con- cerned and suggested that they take a walk. They were in the middle of nowhere when he suddenly said “Look! Look at that field of anemones over there” and turning to Cable asked “Have you ever looked into the heart of a flower?” Gable that down-to-earth gentle giant replied “You’re kidding!” With that Delmer brought out his little glass and invited Gable to look for himself. They were standing there deep in concentration when some people drove by and stopped to ask directions. They drove off but soon realizing who was standing among the anemones turned the car back and pulled up again. The man said “I’ve been having a discussion with my wife as to why Clark Gable would be in this field in Cornwall. You are Clark Gable aren’t you?” Gable leaned all those six feet over and answered “My good man have you never looked into the heart of a flower? (SP)