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.A Selection of Books published by Methuen and Co. Ltd., London, 36, EssexAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: Z: Bibliography, Library science, Release Date: Dec 7, 2005