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.Garden and Forest Weekly, Volume 1 No. 1, February 29, 1888 by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: SB: Agriculture: Plant culture, Release Date: Apr 26, 2010