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.Sword and Pen by John Algernon OwensAuthor: Owens, John Algernon,Language: English, Class: E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865), Release Date: Feb 21, 2009