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 Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes by James Russell SoleyAuthor: Soley, James Russell, 1850-1911,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Nov 18, 2012