Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a digital library that offers over 60,000 free e-books, mostly in the public domain. It was founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, who created the first e-book, The Declaration of Independence.
The mission of Project Gutenberg is to digitize and archive cultural works, including books, music, and other materials, and to make them freely available to the public. The organization's collection includes classic literature, historical documents, and scientific and technical texts.
The texts in the Project Gutenberg collection are digitized by volunteers from around the world who scan physical books and create digital files that can be downloaded and read on a variety of devices. The texts are available in a variety of formats, including plain text, HTML, EPUB, and Kindle.
Project Gutenberg has been widely recognized as an important contributor to the democratization of knowledge and the promotion of literacy. Its collection has been used by students, researchers, and the general public for over 50 years, and it continues to grow with new additions every day.
Features: Older literature is available on one of the oldest PDF textbook platforms.
Pros:
- Offers a vast collection of public domain books for free.
- Books are available in multiple formats, including EPUB, Kindle, and PDF.
- Provides access to classic literature and historical documents.
Cons: May not have the most up-to-date textbooks.
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