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.Jonathan and His Continent: Rambles Through American Society by Allyn and O'RellAuthor: O'Rell, Max, 1848-1903,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Dec 16, 2010