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.On the Trail of Deserters; A Phenomenal Capture by Robert Goldthwaite CarterAuthor: Carter, Robert Goldthwaite, 1845-1936,Language: English, Class: F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West, Release Date: Sep 9, 2010