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 Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Dame ShirleyAuthor: Shirley, Dame, 1819-1906,Language: English, Class: F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States, Release Date: Nov 1, 2007