This book investigates how transatlantic stories, particularly those concerning marginalized voices, shaped perceptions of the Atlantic world in Britain and America between 1720 and 1810. Eve Tavor Bannet examines narratives focusing on women, servants, the poor, and the dispossessed, which were frequently adapted by editors and printers for evolving audiences and circumstances. By analyzing contemporary commentary and engagement with these texts, Bannet reveals the dynamic and unstable nature of transatlantic print culture. The study includes analyses of the 'other' Robinson Crusoe and works by notable authors and figures such as Penelope Aubin, Rowlandson, Chetwood, Tyler, Kimber, Richardson, Gronniosaw, Equiano, Cugoano Marrant, Samson Occom, Mackenzie, and Pratt.

This scholarly work is recognized for its in-depth examination of early modern transatlantic print culture and the evolution of reading practices. The book's meticulous research into narratives of marginalized groups offers a nuanced perspective on how these stories circulated and were received across the Atlantic. It highlights the adaptive nature of print and the ways in which texts were reshaped to meet the demands of different audiences and historical moments. The analysis of specific authors and works provides a rich understanding of the period's literary and cultural landscape.