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 Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868Author: Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend), 1827-1916,Language: English, Class: F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States, Release Date: Jul 16, 2017