A tale of two engines revived.(B)(Books)(On Books) From: The Washington Times | Date: September 9, 2001| Author: Herman, Carol | COPYRIGHT 2001 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Carol Herman

With better luck and a different century, Charles Babbage, the groundbreaking inventor of automated calculation, might have died a happy man. Yes, he was recognized as one of the key figures of the British industrial revolution. He enjoyed fame and a measure of wealth, and his writings earned him attention. In late life he hosted large, fashionable soirees that drew noted artists, scientists and politicians to his London home. But to his everlasti...

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