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.Hero Stories from American History by Francis Kingsley Ball and Albert F. BlaisdellAuthor: Blaisdell, Albert F. (Albert Franklin), 1847-1927,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Jan 26, 2010