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by jordigh 2860 days ago
There is a very lucid graphical explanation of the hardware of the difference and analytical engines functions in a lengthy appendix to The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. I really love this book and I can't recommend it enough. I wish it were adapted into animation! It is historical fantasy of the highest calibre.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thrilling_Adventures_of_Lo...