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.Thomas Paine by Robert Green IngersollAuthor: Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899,Language: English, Class: JC: Political science: Political theory, Release Date: Nov 22, 2011