Published in 1911, "Ethiopia Unbound" has been described as one of the earliest novels written by an African. In this quest to confront the problems of colonialism and religion, Hayford's characters in this book take the reader through issues depicting their individual thoughts about colonialism, religion, and African's agitation for emancipation. Engaging the book, the Pittsburgh Courier reviewer said: "It is a serious book, written in a happy, hopeful vein, and discusses with masterful ability, keen logic and philosophical reasoning the great world question—the relation of the darker races to the dominant races and the cause of the impotence and helplessness of the latter. You can read more about the book on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia_Unbound
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