NEW YORK—March 9, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt: A History of the Pioneers of Kansas Settlement, Arizona Territory, 1909 and Stories, Including The Schoolmarm’s Pearl-Handled Pistol by Marsha Arzberger, tells the remarkable tales of incredible pioneers and how they persevered and survived the many challenges of the Arizona Territory. 

Through a collection of true stories from 1909, One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt shares inspiring stories of humor, history, courage, and determination. Including histories from personal journals and scrapbooks of farmers, cowboys, pioneer women, and schoolmarms, One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt is an anthology of carefully researched and inspirationally written stories from the emotions and passions of those who lived them. 

From the challenges of rustlers, droughts, Apaches, and straying husbands, to the incredibly courageous adventures of pioneers who traveled thousands of miles to follow their dreams, One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt shows the beautiful country and treacherous hardships of the era and paints the picture of the legacy of courage left behind by those who paved the way for generations to come.

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About the Author: Marsha Arzberger flies her private plane when she travels. Her home base is a ranch in a high valley in southeastern Arizona.  She is a search and rescue pilot, was an Arizona State Senator and Minority Leader, and was Dean of a Junior College. Marsha has a bachelor’s degree in Art and Business and a master’s degree in Public Administration. She published a historical romance novel, Passion’s Treasure, under the penname of Marsha Gibson, and self-published two family history books. She wrote articles in The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Range News, and the magazine Arizona Highways and appeared on national CNN television. Marsha loves delving into history and discovering how people lived in earlier generations, and she loves sharing them. 

More About This Title: One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt: A History of the Pioneers of Kansas Settlement, Arizona Territory, 1909 and Stories, Including The Schoolmarm’s Pearl-Handled Pistol by Marsha Arzberger, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on March 9, 2021. One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt—ISBN 9781631951565—has 240 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $21.95. 

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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