History and Records of the Elephant Club by Knight Russ Ockside is a humorous and delightful read that tells the story of a group of friends who form a secret society dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the world. The author's wit and clever writing style make this book an enjoyable and entertaining read from start to finish.

The characters in the book are endearing and relatable, and their adventures are both entertaining and thought-provoking. The author's ability to weave together humor and insight makes this book a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story with a touch of whimsy.

Overall, History and Records of the Elephant Club is a charming and engaging book that will leave readers smiling and wanting more. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read.

Book Description:
Mortimer Q. Thomson (September 2, 1832 – June 25, 1875) was an American journalist and humorist who wrote under the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks. He was born in Riga, New York and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He attended Michigan University in Ann Arbor, but was expelled along with several others either for his involvement in secret societies[1] or for "too much enterprise in securing subjects for the dissecting room."[2] After a brief period working in theater, he became a journalist and lecturer. For his published writings he used the pen name "Q. K. Philander Doesticks, P. B.", a pseudonym he had first used in university (the full version is "Queer Kritter Philander Doesticks, Perfect Brick"). Knight Russ Ockside is apparently a pen name for Edward Fitch Underhill, however no information is available for either name. The Elephant Club describes the formation and adventures of six strangers who all met by chance the same day and decided that they would like to continue the group by forming a club to get to know their city, New York, again and share their experiences. THE ELEPHANT CLUB, and having in view the following OBJECTS: 1. The enjoyment and amusement of its members through. 2. A profound study of the Metropolitan Elephant, by surveying him in all his majesty of proportion, by tracing him to his secret haunts, and observing his habits, both in his wild and domestic state.