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.Memoir of Jane Austen by James Edward Austen-LeighAuthor: Austen-Leigh, James Edward, 1798-1874,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 19, 2006