Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by William Ferneley AllenAuthor: Allen, William Ferneley, 1816-1877,Language: English, Class: JS: Political science: Local government, Municipal government, Release Date: May 1, 2004