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Paperback. Etat : 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.…

Paperback. Etat : 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.…

Etat : 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. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 8vo, card covers, xxxviii, 400pp. VG: mild creases to the front cover, very light soiling to the edges, previous owner's stamp to the head of the first leaf and underside of the front cover; clean covers, clean and unmarked text, solid binding.

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

Etat : New.

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Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. On the Principles and Development of the Calculator and Other Seminal Writings. Book.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Papercovers. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Marsh Morrison Series On "How To Gain And Maintain Your Best Health" Clean Copy Tight And Sound No Inside Markings Or Underlining As Pictured.

Etat : New. Morrision, Roger B.; Neill, John R.; Stahr, Paul (illustrateur).

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 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. Charles Babbage (1792-1871) articulated the principles behind modern computing machines. This compilation of his writings, plus those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the early history of the calculator. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. dj minor shelf wear top of spine dent.

Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. Achieving Faith. Book.

Paperback. Etat : New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Etat : New.

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Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Good condition hardcover brown boards showing title etc on spine in gilt lettering, no DJ. 363 pages good and clean with clear print, indexed. Spots of foxing on edge of pages, no previous names.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1963 Edition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 218 pages. 6.90x5.32x0.49 inches. In Stock.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. hardback, large 8vo, 74pp, colour frontis and 59 b/w photo plates, map endpapwrs, owner's name on flyleaf, contents clean and sound, Very Good / Good dustwrapper. wrapper rubbed and slightly frayed.

Etat : New. pp. 448.