We have treated elephants with reverence and respect, and sometimes, they have been exploited; regardless, the largest land animal can never be ignored. Tracing mankind's long collaboration with elephants, this collection of 125 vintage photos shows these obliging creatures agreeing to serve as entertainers, machine gun mounts, and even as a croupier at a Las Vegas casino. In the poignant images here, a group of blind children reach out to touch a baby elephant and a London zookeeper joyfully plays ball with a pachyderm, while another gentle giant uses its mouth to pick up a very trusting man.