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 New History of the United States by Charles MorrisAuthor: Morris, Charles, 1833-1922,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Jul 18, 2010