Wooden sailing ships were called , were used by merchants to carry goods, and pirates who stole from the merchants. They had eyes painted on each side because it was believed this helped .

When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s, why did it appeal to people of all classes? people could identify with the stories of everyday life. people were entertained by reading about the lives of nobles. people preferred stories that were thoughtful, not full of action. people were excited to read about great historical figures.