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.Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13: Great Writers by John LordAuthor: Lord, John, 1810-1894,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Jan 1, 2004