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.From Pole to Pole: A Book for Young People by Sven Anders HedinAuthor: Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952,Language: English, Class: G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation, Release Date: Feb 28, 2007