David Scott Daniell (1 July 1906 – 29 August 1965), was an English writer, historian and journalist.[1] He wrote fiction for adults and children, regimental histories and scripts for radio, television and film.[2][3] His books for children were illustrated by some of the best artists of his day including William Stobbs, Colin Spencer and George Adamson.[2] Over his career, Scott Daniell published 98 works that are now held in 1955 libraries around the world.[4]
Albert Scott Daniell was born on 1 July 1906 and educated at Bedford Modern School.[5] His first novel, Young English, was a recollection of his time at the school.[5][6] He was later known by his pseudonym David Scott Daniell.[1]
Careeredit
Scott Daniell wrote as David Scott Daniell, Albert Scott Daniell, Richard Bowood and John Lewesdon.[2] He published his first novel as David Scott Daniell in 1940 after which he served as a captain in the Royal Engineers during World War II and was mentioned in despatches.[2] His later work encompassed fiction, non-fiction (including several regimental histories) and scripts for television, film and radio.[2][3][7] He wrote 26 non-fiction titles for Ladybird Books from 1958 until his death, seven as David Scott Daniell and 19 as Richard Bowood.[2] He was selected by Sir Winston Churchill to write a history of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars, Sir Winston's former regiment.[8]
Family lifeedit
In 1939 Scott Daniell married Elizabeth Mary Thirlby. They had one son, Richard John Scott Daniell. Scott Daniell died in Dorset on 29 August 1965.[9][10]
Selected bibliographyedit
Cover for David Scott Daniell's Sandro's Battle
Novels as A. Scott Danielledit
Young English. The story of a schoolboy. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931
Cap of Honour: The story of the Gloucestershire Regiment (the 28th/61st Foot) 1694–1950; with a foreword by the Duke of Gloucester. London, George G. Harrap and Co., 1951
Regimental History: The Royal Hampshire Regiment, Vol. III: 1918–54. Aldershot, Gale & Polden, 1955
History of the East Surrey Regiment, Vol. IV: 1920–1952. London, Ernest Benn Limited, 1957.
Flight Three: United States of America, illus. Jack Matthew. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1959.
Flight Four: India, illus. Jack Matthew. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1960.
Battles and Battlefields, illus. William Stobbs, London, B. T. Batsford, 1961.
Discovering the Bible, with G. W. H. Lampe; illus. Graham Oakley. London, University of London Press, 1961; illus. Steele Savage, Nashville, TN, Abingdon, 1966.
Faith in Our Fathers: The story of Christianity in Britain, with G. W. H. Lampe. London, University of London Press, 1961.
David Scott Daniell at Library of Congress, with 15 library catalogue records
December 12, 2023
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David Scott Daniell 1 July 1906 29 August 1965 was an English writer historian and journalist 1 He wrote fiction for adults and children regimental histories and scripts for radio television and film 2 3 His books for children were illustrated by some of the best artists of his day including William Stobbs Colin Spencer and George Adamson 2 Over his career Scott Daniell published 98 works that are now held in 1955 libraries around the world 4 David Scott DaniellBorn 1906 07 01 1 July 1906London EnglandDied29 August 1965 1965 08 29 aged 59 DorsetEducationBedford Modern School Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Family life 4 Selected bibliography 4 1 Novels as A Scott Daniell 4 2 Novels as David Scott Daniell 4 3 Novels as Richard Bowood 4 4 Non fiction as David Scott Daniell 4 5 Non fiction as Richard Bowood 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editAlbert Scott Daniell was born on 1 July 1906 and educated at Bedford Modern School 5 His first novel Young English was a recollection of his time at the school 5 6 He was later known by his pseudonym David Scott Daniell 1 Career editScott Daniell wrote as David Scott Daniell Albert Scott Daniell Richard Bowood and John Lewesdon 2 He published his first novel as David Scott Daniell in 1940 after which he served as a captain in the Royal Engineers during World War II and was mentioned in despatches 2 His later work encompassed fiction non fiction including several regimental histories and scripts for television film and radio 2 3 7 He wrote 26 non fiction titles for Ladybird Books from 1958 until his death seven as David Scott Daniell and 19 as Richard Bowood 2 He was selected by Sir Winston Churchill to write a history of the 4th Queen s Own Hussars Sir Winston s former regiment 8 Family life editIn 1939 Scott Daniell married Elizabeth Mary Thirlby They had one son Richard John Scott Daniell Scott Daniell died in Dorset on 29 August 1965 9 10 Selected bibliography edit nbsp Cover for David Scott Daniell s Sandro s BattleNovels as A Scott Daniell edit Young English The story of a schoolboy London Jonathan Cape 1931Novels as David Scott Daniell edit Mornings at Seven London Jonathan Cape 1940 The Time of the Singing London Jonathan Cape 1941 Nicholas Wilde London Jonathan Cape 1948 Mission for Oliver illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1953 Polly and Oliver illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1954 The Dragon and the Rose illus Sheila Stratton London Jonathan Cape 1955 Hunt Royal illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1958 Hideaway Johnny illustrated by Val Biro Leicester Brockhampton Press 1959 Fifty Pounds for a Dead Parson London Jonathan Cape 1960 The Golden Pomegranate illustrated by George Adamson London University of London Press 1960 Polly and Oliver at Sea illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1960 as The Rajah s Treasure New York City Duell Sloan amp Pearce 1960 By Jiminy illus D G Valentine Leicester Brockhampton Press 1962 Sandro s Battle illustrated by Colin Spencer London Jonathan Cape 1962 Polly and Oliver Besieged illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1963 Saved by Jiminy illustrated by D G Valentine Leicester Brockhampton Press 1963 By Jiminy Ahoy illustrated by D G Valentine Leicester Brockhampton Press 1963 By Jiminy in the Jungle illustrated by D G Valentine Leicester Brockhampton Press 1964 Polly and Oliver Pursued illustrated by William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1964 By Jiminy in the Highlands illustrated by D G Valentine Leicester Brockhampton Press 1966Novels as Richard Bowood edit Horsey amp Co and the Bank Robbers London Golden Pleasure Books 1965 Red Gaskell s Gold London Macmillan amp Co 1964Non fiction as David Scott Daniell edit nbsp Cover for David Scott Daniell s Your BodyCap of Honour The story of the Gloucestershire Regiment the 28th 61st Foot 1694 1950 with a foreword by the Duke of Gloucester London George G Harrap and Co 1951 Regimental History The Royal Hampshire Regiment Vol III 1918 54 Aldershot Gale amp Polden 1955 History of the East Surrey Regiment Vol IV 1920 1952 London Ernest Benn Limited 1957 Flight One Australia illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Ladybird Books 1958 4th Hussar The story of the 4th Queen s Own Hussars 1685 1948 Aldershot Gale amp Polden 1959 The Boy They Made King A true story for boys and girls illus William Stobbs London Jonathan Cape 1959 Flight Two Canada illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1959 Flight Three United States of America illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1959 Flight Four India illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1960 Battles and Battlefields illus William Stobbs London B T Batsford 1961 Discovering the Bible with G W H Lampe illus Graham Oakley London University of London Press 1961 illus Steele Savage Nashville TN Abingdon 1966 Faith in Our Fathers The story of Christianity in Britain with G W H Lampe London University of London Press 1961 Flight Five Africa illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1961 Explorers and Exploration illus William Stobbs London B T Batsford 1962 Flight Six The Holy Land illus Jack Matthew Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1962 World War 1 An illustrated history London E Benn 1965 Discovering the Army illus Crispin Fisher London University of London Press 1965 Soldiers London 1965 Sea Fights London B T Batsford 1966 World War 2 An illustrated history London E Benn 1966 Your Body illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1967 Non fiction as Richard Bowood edit nbsp Cover for Richard Bowood s The Story of Our Churches and CathedralsThe Story of Flight illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1960 Great Inventions illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1961 The Story of Railways illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1961 The Story of Ships illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1961 The Ladybird Book of the Weather with F E Newing illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1962 Light Mirrors and Lenses with F E Newing illus J H Wingfield Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1962 Magnets Bulbs and Batteries with F E Newing illus J H Wingfield Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1962 Air Wind and Flight with F E Newing illus J H Wingfield Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1963 Levers Pulleys and Engines with F E Newing illus J H Wingfield Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1963 The Story of Houses and Homes illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1963 The Story of Our Churches and Cathedrals illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1964 The Story of Clothes and Costume illus Robert Ayton Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1964 Soldiers Soldiers London Paul Hamlyn 1965 Animals and How They Live with F E Newing illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1965 Plants and How They Grow with F E Newing illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1965 Birds and How They Live with F E Newing illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1966 Our Land in the Making Vol 1 Earliest Times to the Norman Conquest illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1966 Our Land in the Making Vol 2 Norman Conquest to present day illus Ronald Lampitt Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1966 Underwater Exploration illus B Knight Loughborough Wills amp Hepworth Ladybird Books 1967 References edit a b Bedford Modern School of the black amp red by Andrew Underwood 1981 ISBN 9780950760803 OCLC 16558393 a b c d e f Steve Bear Alley Richard Bowood Albert Scott Daniell bearalley blogspot fr Retrieved 21 July 2015 a b David Scott Daniell Internet Movie Database Retrieved 21 July 2015 Results for au Daniell Albert Scott WorldCat org worldcat org Retrieved 21 July 2015 a b Bedford Modern School of the black amp red worldcat org OCLC 16558393 Young English The story of a schoolboy by A Scott Daniell London Jonathan Cape 1931 David Scott Daniell openlibrary org Retrieved 21 July 2015 Obituary in The Eagle Magazine of Bedford Modern School Vol XXXV 4 No 260 Christmas 1965 England amp Wales National Probate Calendar Index of Wills and Administrations 1858 1966 Genealogy Family Trees amp Family History Records at Ancestry co uk ancestry co uk Retrieved 21 July 2015 External links edit nbsp Children s literature portalDsvid Scott Daniell at WorldCat Identities David Scott Daniell at IMDb David Scott Daniell at Bear Alley Books David Scott Daniell at Open Library David Scott Daniell at Library of Congress with 15 library catalogue records Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Scott Daniell amp oldid 1172530882, wikipedia, wiki, 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