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.History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States by William Horatio BarnesAuthor: Barnes, William Horatio,Language: English, Class: E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900), Release Date: Feb 13, 2008