Harvey Butchart
Harvey Butchart | |
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| Born | May 10, 1907 |
| Died | May 29, 2002 |
| Alma mater | Eureka College (BS) University of Illinois (MS, PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Hiker mathematician |
John Harvey Butchart (May 10, 1907 – May 29, 2002) was an American hiker and mathematician who was well known for his exploits in and around the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States. Beginning in 1945, Butchart explored the Grand Canyon's backcountry on foot. He wrote extensively about his adventures and influenced generations of canyoneers.