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

• Young English. The story of a schoolboy. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931

Novels as David Scott Daniell

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

External links

• Dsvid Scott Daniell at WorldCat Identities
  • David Scott Daniell at Bear Alley Books
• David Scott Daniell at Open Library

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.