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 School History of the United States by John Bach McMasterAuthor: McMaster, John Bach, 1852-1932,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Feb 1, 2004