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 Civil War in America by Sir William Howard RussellAuthor: Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907,Language: English, Class: E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865), Release Date: Sep 13, 2012