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 Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore by J. R. HutchinsonAuthor: Hutchinson, J. R. (John Robert), 1858-1921,Language: English, Class: HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production, Release Date: Oct 1, 2004