I am reviewing a copy of Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer through Candlewick Press and Netgalley:
Ada Byron Lovelace was born out of scandal in the early nineteenth century. Ada has an unusual upbring even in nineteenth Century standings. Her Mother was strict and worked hard at making sure every one knew that she was the long suffering ex wife of poet Lord Byron. Ada was raised in isolatio, but was tutored by some of the brightest minds of her time. Ada developed a love for Mental puzzles as well mathematic conundrums and scientific discovery. Lord Byron died in 1824 when Ada was still a you child.
In 1829 Ada came down with the measles and was put on bed rest. The measles turned into a far more serious illness, leaving Ada una to walk for close to two and a half years. No one was cer what caused the illness or what it was but some believed it may have been caused by prolonged bed rest.
By 1832 Ada was well enough to get back to horseback riding, dancing and gymnastics.
At the age of seventeen Ada met the eccentric inventor Charles Babbage, they were kindred spirits. Their colloborations resulted in ideas that predated computer programming by almost 200 years.
Ada Lovelace is now known as a pioneer and prophet of the Information Age.