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 Middle Period, 1817-1858 by John William BurgessAuthor: Burgess, John William, 1844-1931,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Mar 12, 2011