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.A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day by HydeAuthor: Hyde, Douglas, 1860-1949,Language: English, Class: PB: Language and Literatures: General works, Release Date: Dec 23, 2016