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 Great Book-Collectors by Charles Isaac Elton and Mary Augusta EltonAuthor: Elton, Mary Augusta, 1838-1914,Language: English, Class: Z: Bibliography, Library science, Release Date: Jul 29, 2006