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.An Inquiry into the Nature and Progress of Rent, and the Principles by Which ItAuthor: Malthus, T. R. (Thomas Robert), 1766-1834,Language: English, Class: HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography, Release Date: Aug 1, 2003