01990cam a22003013u 4500 43007 UtSlPG 20260610134002.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG ar iso639-1 Z AlHydar, Majid Tribute to Michael Hart Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-21 "Tribute to Michael Hart" by Majid AlHydar is a biographical account dedicated to honoring the significant contributions of Michael Hart, the inventor of the eBook, written in the early 21st century. The book explores Hart's life, from his humble beginnings to his pivotal role in the digital revolution, emphasizing the profound impact of his work on access to literature and knowledge. In this tribute, AlHydar delineates Hart's journey, highlighting his early education, his experience in the Vietnam War, and his groundbreaking initiative of creating Project Gutenberg, the first digital library. Through anecdotes, the author shares Hart's passion for making literature accessible to all, documenting the challenges he faced and the volunteers who joined him in this mission. The narrative captures Hart’s visionary spirit and commitment to education, portraying him as a pioneer whose legacy transformed the way we consume written content in the digital age. The book serves not just as a remembrance of Hart but as an inspiration for future generations to value and disseminate knowledge freely. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Project Gutenberg Hart, Michael, 1947-2011 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43007 83846 83846