Publisher's Synopsis
""The History and Records of the Elephant Club"" is a humorous book written by Ockside (a pseudonym for Charles Fenno Hoffman) and Knight Russ. The book is a collection of fictional stories and anecdotes that revolve around a group of men who call themselves the Elephant Club. The members of the club are depicted as eccentric and often engage in absurd activities such as trying to teach an elephant to fly or attempting to create a new language. The book also includes satirical commentary on various aspects of society and politics in 19th century America. Overall, ""The History and Records of the Elephant Club"" is a witty and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the humor and satire of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
