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 Mettle of the Pasture by James Lane AllenAuthor: Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004