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 Chief End of Man by George Spring MerriamAuthor: Merriam, George Spring, 1843-1914,Language: English, Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity, Release Date: Aug 22, 2007