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.Historical Essays by James Ford RhodesAuthor: Rhodes, James Ford, 1848-1927,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Apr 18, 2008