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.Democracy in America ? Volume 1 by Alexis de TocquevilleAuthor: Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859,Language: English, Class: JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States, Release Date: Jan 21, 2006