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.Pittsburgh in 1816 by Carnegie Library of PittsburghAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States, Release Date: Jul 20, 2013