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 Chautauquan, Vol. 04, November 1883 by Chautauqua Institution et al.Author: Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle,Language: English, Class: AP: General Works: Periodicals, Release Date: May 11, 2016