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 Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II by Burton Jesse HendrickAuthor: Hendrick, Burton Jesse, 1870-1949,Language: English, Class: E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900), Release Date: Nov 6, 2005