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.With Americans of Past and Present Days by J. J. JusserandAuthor: Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Jun 9, 2012