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 History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America 1497-1763 by JefferyAuthor: Jeffery, Reginald W. (Reginald Welbury),Language: English, Class: E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775), Release Date: Jul 15, 2012