Sumatra camphor

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Origin of Sumatra camphor

First recorded in 1840–50

The foundation has worked to protect tigers from extinction in Nepal, rainforests in Sumatra, and endangered sharks.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Big Christie’s Auction Brings in $38.8 Million|Isabel Wilkinson|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Sumatra quake, which killed hundreds of thousands of people Indonesia, was an 8.8.
Hurricane Sandy Will Be Dwarfed by an Earthquake|Winston Ross|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After filming Amélie I went on a holiday to Sumatra, and I was interested in studying orangutans.
Audrey Tautou on ‘Amélie,’ Her New Film ‘Delicacy,’ & More|Marlow Stern|March 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Imperial Kitchen, a restaurant in Hong Kong, makes my favorite version: smoked Peking duck with camphor wood spices.
Fresh Picks|Susur Lee|December 8, 2009|DAILY BEAST

I don't suppose he lies;—he sells it to the editor, who knows how many squares off "Sumatra" is.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Furs should be kept in a box, alone, and in summer carefully packed, with a quantity of lump camphor to protect from moths.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
In this case, never leave home without a straw-covered bottle of brandy, and another of camphor, in your carpet-bag.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
Sumatra tobacco is one of the finest varieties cultivated, and commands in European markets the very highest prices.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
To our left lay a number of mountainous islands, which completely intercepted our view of Sumatra.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer