This study deals with writing paper since the early beginning until present
time; the first symbolic writing attempts depicted on cave walls, stones, clay
tablets, papyrus, bones, animal skin, wood, textiles (like silk) up to the
modern paper indu
stry that was first invented in China, and then spreading
all over Europe by the Arabs after unfolding its manufacturing secrets.
The research also explores the development of paper industry throughout
history and the various materials, especially wood, used in processing it, and
covers the names the various types, employments of paper, and finally the
importance of building paper factories to meet the various social and
economic demands.
