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.Handbook of Universal Literature, From the Best and Latest Authorities by BottaAuthor: Botta, Anne C. Lynch (Anne Charlotte Lynch), 1815-1891,Language: English, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: May 1, 2005