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.General History for Colleges and High Schools by P. V. N. MyersAuthor: Myers, P. V. N. (Philip Van Ness), 1846-1937,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Nov 1, 2004