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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Regarded as a crackpot by his contemporaries and a genius by modern scientists, Charles Babbage (1792 1871) was the true discoverer of the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. His achievements have been virtually forgotten, but this compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates his pioneering work.Part I consists of selections from Babbage's long-out-of-print autobiography, Passages from the Life of a Philosopher, in which he recounts the pursuit of his dreams and remarks on noteworthy acquaintances, including Laplace, Biot, Humboldt, and Sir Humphry Davy. Additional features include articles, sketches, and letters by Babbage himself along with notes by his contemporaries that explain the principles and operation of the inventor's brilliant but never completed calculating machines. An informative Introduction places these writings in their historical context.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dover Publications, 2012. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Illustrated Wrappers. Zustand: Very Good +. First Edition. 84 Pp. Illustrated Wrappers. Lightly Used, Light Center Crease. Illustrations Throughout (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brilliant 19th-century mathematician, Charles Babbage articulated the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. This compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the work that led to the development of the calculator. Essential reference for anyone interested in the history of computing technology.…

Zustand: New. InhaltsverzeichnisrnrnIntroductionn Note on the History of Punch Cardsn Bibliographyn Part I: Chapters from Passages from the Life of a Philosophern Part II: Selections from Babbage s Calculating Enginesn Part III: Appendix of Miscellaneous.

Illustrated Wrappers. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 84 Pp. Illustrated Wrappers. Lightly Usedsmall Chip At Spine Edge Of Front Cover. Illustrations Throughout (illustrator).

Illustrated Wrappers. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. 84 Pp. Illustrated Wrappers. Lightly Used, Near Fine. Illustrations Throughout (illustrator).

Illustrated Wrappers. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 84 Pp. Illustrated Wrappers. Lightly Used, 2 1/2" Split At Top Of Spine Edge. Illustrations Throughout (illustrator).

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 84 Pp. Illustrated Wrappers. Lightly Used. Illustrations Throughout (illustrator).

Illustrated Wrappers. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Original Magazine. Light Wear. Photographs And Drawings (illustrator).

fester Einband. XXXV, 400 S., Abb. Lit.verz. Reg. Br. *gutes Expl.*. Sprache: Englisch,Sprache: Deutsch.

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. R100067317: 1961. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos satisfaisant, Papier jauni. XXXVIII+400 pages - livre en anglais. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

New York, Dover Publications, 1961. 8vo. In the original printed wrappers. Fine and clean. 400 pp.