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.From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin by William Makepeace ThayerAuthor: Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Jan 1, 2006