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.The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in TheirAuthor: Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877,Language: English, Class: F975: United States local history: Central American, West Indian, and other countries protected by and having close political affiliations with the United States, Release Date: Jan 22, 2008