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.Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz by RetzAuthor: Retz, Jean Fran?ois Paul de Gondi de, 1613-1679,Language: English, Class: DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco, Release Date: Feb 1, 2005