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.Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 by J. Franklin JamesonAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States, Release Date: Apr 1, 2000