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.Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 105, November 1, 1851 by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books, Release Date: Mar 7, 2012