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.Charles Edward Putney: An Appreciation by Charles E. Putney Memorial AssociationAuthor: Charles E. Putney Memorial Association,Language: English, Class: LD: Education: Individual institutions: United States, Release Date: Jul 17, 2011