Ada, the Enchantress of Numbers: Poetical ScienceBetty Alexandra Toole, 14 oct 2010 Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace, was one of the first to write programs for, and predict the impact of, Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine in 1843. Beautiful and charming, she was often characterized as "mad and bad" as was her illustrious father. This e-book edition, Ada, the Enchantress of Numbers: Poetical Science, emphasizes Ada's unique talent of integrating imagination, poetry and science. This edition includes all of Ada's fascinating letters to Charles Babbage, 55 pictures, and sidebars that encourages the reader to follow Ada's pathway to the 21st century. |
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From Calculating Machines to the Difference Engine 1833 | |
The Royal Road to Love Marriage and Establishing Three | |
Two More Children Ada Becomes a Countess Gift of Tongues | |
A Peculiar Way of Learning Immeasurable Vista Solitaire | |
Scorn and Fury Poetical Genius Not Dropping the Thread | |
Working Like the Devil A Fairy in Your Service | |
Fairy Guidance My Metaphysical Child Caged Bird 1843 | |
A Calculus of the Nervous System A Hospitable Chaos | |
A Transition State 18461850 | |
Voltigeur Everyone is Grossly Slandered Cold Stone Behind | |
Descending into the Grave Resurrection Be a Gypsy | |
The Great Exhibition Not 5 in My Purse Give the Despots | |
Critical Questions along the Pathway to the 21st Century | |
Multitudinous Charlatans and the Enchantress of Numbers | |
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