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 United States Since the Civil War by Charles Ramsdell LingleyAuthor: Lingley, Charles Ramsdell, 1877-1934,Language: English, Class: E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900), Release Date: Feb 1, 2006