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.Historical and Political Essays by William Edward Hartpole LeckyAuthor: Lecky, William Edward Hartpole, 1838-1903,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Jan 17, 2007