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.Afloat on the Ohio by Reuben Gold ThwaitesAuthor: Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913,Language: English, Class: F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley., Release Date: Jul 4, 2009