Origin Of Modern Calculating Machines: A Chronicle Of The Evolution Of The Principles That Form The Generic Makeup Of The Modern Calculating Machine (1921)

""Origin Of Modern Calculating Machines"" is a historical book written by J.A.V. Turck in 1921. The book chronicles the evolution of the principles that form the generic makeup of the modern calculating machine. It provides a detailed account of the history of calculating machines, starting from the earliest forms of counting and arithmetic, to the development of mechanical and electronic calculators. The book discusses the contributions of various inventors and pioneers, including Blaise Pascal, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Charles Babbage, and Herman Hollerith, among others. It also examines the impact of calculating machines on various industries and fields, such as finance, science, and engineering. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and the development of modern computing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.