David Scott Daniell Explained

David Scott Daniell
Birth Date:1906 7, df=yes
Birth Place:London, England
Death Place:Dorset
Education:Bedford Modern School

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]

Early life

Albert 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

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] [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

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.[11] [12]

Selected bibliography

Novels as A. Scott Daniell

Novels as David Scott Daniell

Novels as Richard Bowood

Non-fiction as David Scott Daniell

Non-fiction as Richard Bowood

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bedford Modern School of the black & red by Andrew Underwood (1981). 9780950760803. 16558393.
  2. Web site: Bear Alley: Richard Bowood (Albert Scott Daniell). Steve. bearalley.blogspot.fr. 21 July 2015.
  3. Web site: David Scott Daniell. Internet Movie Database. 21 July 2015.
  4. Web site: Results for 'au:Daniell, Albert Scott.' [WorldCat.org]]. worldcat.org. 21 July 2015.
  5. Web site: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 . subscription . Search where surname is Daniell, year is 1906, district is St Pancras, London . 7 February 2024.
  6. Book: Bedford Modern School of the black & red. worldcat.org. 16558393.
  7. Young English. The story of a schoolboy, by A. Scott Daniell. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931
  8. Web site: UK, London Gazettes World War II Military Notices, 1939-1945 . subscription . Rank: Lieutenant, Name: A. S. Daniell . 7 February 2024.
  9. Web site: David Scott Daniell. openlibrary.org. 21 July 2015.
  10. Obituary in The Eagle, Magazine of Bedford Modern School, Vol. XXXV (4) No. 260, Christmas 1965
  11. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1966
  12. Web site: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 . subscription . Search where surname is Daniell, year is 1965, district County is Dorset . 7 February 2024.