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.History of Friedrich II of Prussia ? Volume 15 by Thomas CarlyleAuthor: Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881,Language: English, Class: DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany, Release Date: Jun 16, 2008