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.Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, Jubilee Issue, July 18, 1891 by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: AP: General Works: Periodicals, Release Date: Aug 30, 2004