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 History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 by Julian HawthorneAuthor: Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Dec 1, 2004