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.Western Characters; or, Types of Border Life in the Western States by McConnelAuthor: McConnel, John Ludlum, 1826-1862,Language: English, Class: F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West, Release Date: Oct 23, 2007