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 Mentor: The Contest for North America, Vol. 1, No. 35, Serial No. 35 by HartAuthor: Hart, Albert Bushnell, 1854-1943,Language: English, Class: E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775), Release Date: Sep 9, 2015