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 Daniell | |
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| Born | 1 July 1906 London, England |
| Died | 29 August 1965 (aged 59) |
| Education | Bedford Modern School |
Early life
editAlbert Scott Daniell was born on 1 July 1906[5] and educated at Bedford Modern School.[6] His first novel, Young English, was a recollection of his time at the school.[6][7] 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][8] His later work encompassed fiction, non-fiction (including several regimental histories) and scripts for television, film and radio.[2][3][9] 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.[10]
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.[11][12]
Selected bibliography
editNovels as A. Scott Daniell
edit- Young English. The story of a schoolboy. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931
Novels 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 & 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, 1966
Novels as Richard Bowood
edit- Horsey & Co. and the Bank Robbers. London, Golden Pleasure Books, 1965
- Red Gaskell's Gold. London, Macmillan & Co., 1964
Non-fiction as David Scott Daniell
edit- 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 One: Australia, illus. Jack Matthew. Loughborough, Ladybird Books 1958
- 4th Hussar: The story of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars, 1685–1948. Aldershot, Gale & 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 & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1959.
- 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.
- Flight Five: Africa, illus. Jack Matthew. Loughborough, Wills & 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 & 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 & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1967.
Non-fiction as Richard Bowood
edit- The Story of Flight, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1960.
- Great Inventions, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1961.
- The Story of Railways, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1961.
- The Story of Ships, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1961.
- The Ladybird Book of the Weather, with F. E. Newing; illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1962.
- Light, Mirrors and Lenses, with F. E. Newing; illus. J. H. Wingfield. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1962.
- Magnets, Bulbs and Batteries, with F. E. Newing; illus. J. H. Wingfield. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1962.
- Air Wind and Flight, with F. E. Newing; illus. J. H. Wingfield. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1963.
- Levers, Pulleys and Engines, with F. E. Newing; illus. J. H. Wingfield. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1963.
- The Story of Houses and Homes, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1963.
- The Story of Our Churches and Cathedrals, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1964.
- The Story of Clothes and Costume, illus. Robert Ayton. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1964.
- Soldiers, Soldiers. London, Paul Hamlyn, 1965.
- Animals and How They Live, with F. E. Newing; illus. Ronald Lampitt. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1965.
- Plants and How They Grow, with F. E. Newing; illus. Ronald Lampitt. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1965.
- Birds and How They Live, with F. E. Newing; illus. Ronald Lampitt. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1966.
- Our Land in the Making, Vol 1: Earliest Times to the Norman Conquest, illus. Ronald Lampitt. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1966.
- Our Land in the Making, Vol 2: Norman Conquest to present day, illus. Ronald Lampitt. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1966.
- Underwater Exploration, illus. B. Knight. Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth (Ladybird Books), 1967.
References
edit- ^ a b Bedford Modern School of the black & 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.
- ^ "England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915". Retrieved 7 February 2024.
Search where surname is Daniell, year is 1906, district is St Pancras, London
- ^ a b Bedford Modern School of the black & red. worldcat.org. OCLC 16558393.
- ^ Young English. The story of a schoolboy, by A. Scott Daniell. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931
- ^ "UK, London Gazettes World War II Military Notices, 1939-1945". Retrieved 7 February 2024.
Rank: Lieutenant, Name: A. S. Daniell
- ^ "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 & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1966
- ^ "England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007". Retrieved 7 February 2024.
Search where surname is Daniell, year is 1965, district County is Dorset
External links
edit- Dsvid 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