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 Function of the Poet, and Other Essays by James Russell LowellAuthor: Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891,Language: English, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: Dec 27, 2004