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.Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent by Archer Butler HulbertAuthor: Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933,Language: English, Class: HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications, Release Date: Oct 26, 2012