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.Stories Of Ohio by William Dean HowellsAuthor: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920,Language: English, Class: F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory, Release Date: Jan 23, 2008