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.Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 29, 1920 by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: AP: General Works: Periodicals, Release Date: Jan 11, 2007