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 Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Oct 5, 2004