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.Report on the Cost of Living in Ireland, June 1922Author: Ireland. Ministry of Economic Affairs,Language: English, Class: HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production, Release Date: Oct 8, 2011