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 Harvest of Years by Martha Lewis Beckwith EwellAuthor: Ewell, Martha Lewis Beckwith, 1841-1902,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 6, 2006