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."The System," As Uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution by HichbornAuthor: Hichborn, Franklin, 1869-1963,Language: English, Class: F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States, Release Date: Jul 6, 2013