Ere Roosevelt Came: The Adventures of the Man in the Cloak - A Pan-African Novel of the Global 1930s

'An outstanding contribution to literary Pan-Africanism' -- Rey Bowen, University of Chichester

'A compelling addition to the canon of Pan-African creative writing from the 1930s. The editors show how Ali brought to life core themes of African American literature for readers in colonial Africa' -- Stephanie Newell, Professor, Yale University

'Ali was a major force in early twentieth-century Pan-Africanism. The introductory material … offers essential tools for today's readers to appreciate th...