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.A Catalogue of Books for the Young by E.P. Dutton (Firm) and GriffithAuthor: Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh,Language: English, Class: Z: Bibliography, Library science, Release Date: May 27, 2012