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.Four Months in a Sneak-Box by Nathaniel H. BishopAuthor: Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902,Language: English, Class: F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West, Release Date: May 1, 2004