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.Report of the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations on the Petition ofAuthor: Great Britain. Board of Trade,Language: English, Class: F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley., Release Date: Oct 12, 2008