The Poker Flat Chronicler was a job title given to the American author and journalist, Bret Harte (5 letters). Harte was best known for his short stories and poetry set in the American West during the Gold Rush era. He wrote for several newspapers and magazines, including the Overland Monthly, and was also an editor for the magazine. His most famous works include 'The Luck of Roaring Camp' and 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat'.