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 Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance by James Wilson HydeAuthor: Hyde, James Wilson, 1841-1918,Language: English, Class: HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications, Release Date: Jun 12, 2012