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.Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Benson John LossingAuthor: Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Jun 24, 2008