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 Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments by BrooksAuthor: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898,Language: English, Class: F001: United States local history: New England, Release Date: Aug 3, 2005