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 Houseboat Book: The Log of a Cruise from Chicago to New Orleans by W. F. WaughAuthor: Waugh, W. F. (William Francis), 1849-,Language: English, Class: F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West, Release Date: Jan 13, 2014