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 Great Riots of New York, 1712 to 1873 by Joel Tyler HeadleyAuthor: Headley, Joel Tyler, 1813-1897,Language: English, Class: F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States, Release Date: Nov 1, 2004