DocumentCode
881586
Title
Pray Mr. Babbage-A character study in dramatic form
Author
Wilkes, Maurice V.
Volume
13
Issue
2
fYear
1991
Firstpage
147
Lastpage
154
Abstract
Babbage is noted for his technical, belatedly recognized, triumphs of computational technology; his personality has been the subject of scrutiny by several authors. Towards his end of life he is said to have wished that he could exchange the remainder of his life for three days in the future. This play provides us with the opportunity to step back to his day and to see the man separate (as far as he would allow) from his machines. That we could grant his wish...
Keywords
Character recognition; Chromium; Difference engines; Documentation; Fires; Hardware; History; Horses; Libraries; Writing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Annals of the History of Computing
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0164-1239
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MAHC.1991.10021
Filename
4638231
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