Oklahoma City, OK.- Sam Sixkiller: Cherokee Frontier Lawman the biography of  a little-known Native-American who shaped history—has been named Outstanding  Book on Oklahoma History for 2012 by the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Written by western authors Howard Kazanjian and Chris Enss, Sam Sixkiller has  been praised by reviewers as being “one of great importance” and an “overdue  justice to the skill and integrity of a man dedicated to preserving the peace  while maintaining the traditions of his people.”

The award for Outstanding Book will be presented to Howard Kazanjian and  Chris Enss on April 19 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

For more information about the book Sam Sixkiller: Cherokee Frontier Lawman  visit www.chrisenss.com.