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The Mystery of Dr. Johnson's Death
: The True Story of How a Famous Mountain Climber Killed His Friend and Mentor at a Spiritual Ashram in North India
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The narrative delves into the tragic event of Paul Petzoldt's death of his mentor, Dr. Julian P. Johnson, at a spiritual ashram in India in 1939. It examines the ensuing controversy and the impact of rumors labeling Petzoldt a murderer, which haunted him throughout his life. The book aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the incident while highlighting Petzoldt's transformative mystical experience through an ancient yogic practice, offering a complex perspective on the truth, akin to the Rashomon effect, where multiple viewpoints shape the story.
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The Mystery of Dr. Johnson's Death, David Lane
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Mystery of Dr. Johnson's Death
- Subtitle
- : The True Story of How a Famous Mountain Climber Killed His Friend and Mentor at a Spiritual Ashram in North India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Lane
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 118
- ISBN13
- 9781312750104
- Category
- True crime
- Description
- The narrative delves into the tragic event of Paul Petzoldt's death of his mentor, Dr. Julian P. Johnson, at a spiritual ashram in India in 1939. It examines the ensuing controversy and the impact of rumors labeling Petzoldt a murderer, which haunted him throughout his life. The book aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the incident while highlighting Petzoldt's transformative mystical experience through an ancient yogic practice, offering a complex perspective on the truth, akin to the Rashomon effect, where multiple viewpoints shape the story.