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.Civilization the Primal Need of the Race, and The Attitude of the American MindAuthor: Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898,Language: English, Class: E151: History: America: United States, Release Date: Feb 13, 2010