Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred

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[p.9] anchor in the roadstead, about two miles from shore; none but the vessels called say, (the smallest that navigate the Red Sea,) approaching close to the shore. The quays are shut every evening about sunset; thus all communication is prevented, at night, between the town and the shipping.
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