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.Curious Punishments of Bygone Days by Alice Morse EarleAuthor: Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911,Language: English, Class: HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare, Release Date: Sep 27, 2010