Ada, the Enchantress of Numbers: A Selection from the Letters of Lord Byron's Daughter and Her Description of the First Computer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Betty Alexandra Toole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Strawberry Press, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned, previous owner sticker remains inside first page
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, as she navigates the intellectual landscape of 19th-century England. The narrative uncovers her profound contributions to the nascent field of computer science, particularly her visionary work alongside Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine. It presents her groundbreaking insights into the potential of machines beyond mere calculation, illustrating her conceptualization of what we now recognize as the first computer program. Through a selection of her personal letters, the book details the brilliance and foresight of a woman who truly was "The Enchantress of Numbers."
Author: Betty Alexandra Toole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Strawberry Press, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned, previous owner sticker remains inside first page
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, as she navigates the intellectual landscape of 19th-century England. The narrative uncovers her profound contributions to the nascent field of computer science, particularly her visionary work alongside Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine. It presents her groundbreaking insights into the potential of machines beyond mere calculation, illustrating her conceptualization of what we now recognize as the first computer program. Through a selection of her personal letters, the book details the brilliance and foresight of a woman who truly was "The Enchantress of Numbers."