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.Fifty Years of Public Service by Shelby M. CullomAuthor: Cullom, Shelby M. (Shelby Moore), 1829-1914,Language: English, Class: E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900), Release Date: Oct 20, 2007