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 Mentor: Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 6, Num. 7, Serial No. 155, May 15, 1918 by HartAuthor: Hart, Albert Bushnell, 1854-1943,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Jul 16, 2015