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 Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York ContinentalAuthor: Hardenbergh, John Leonard, 1748-1806,Language: English, Class: F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States, Release Date: Jun 7, 2010