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.The Promise of American Life by Herbert David CrolyAuthor: Croly, Herbert David, 1869-1930,Language: English, Class: JA: Political science: Political science, Release Date: Dec 22, 2004