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.Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence, Vol. 1 by Elizabeth Sarah KiteAuthor: Kite, Elizabeth Sarah, 1864-1954,Language: English, Class: E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783), Release Date: Nov 9, 2011