David Scott Daniell
| David Scott Daniell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 July 1906 London, England |
| Died |
29 August 1965 (aged 59) Dorset |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Education | Bedford Modern School |
| Known for | Author |
David Scott Daniell (1 July 1906 – 29 August 1965), was an English author, 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 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
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 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
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 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
References
- 1 2 Bedford Modern School of the Black And Red, Andrew Underwood 1981
- 1 2 3 4 5 Steve. "Bear Alley: Richard Bowood (Albert Scott Daniell)". bearalley.blogspot.fr. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- 1 2 "David Scott Daniell". IMDb. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Results for 'au:Daniell, Albert Scott.' [WorldCat.org]". worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Bedford Modern School of the black & red". worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ 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 & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
- ↑ "Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records at Ancestry.co.uk". ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External links
- Dsvid Scott Daniell at WorldCat Identities
- David Scott Daniell at the Internet Movie Database
- David Scott Daniell at Bear Alley Books
- David Scott Daniell at Open Library
- David Scott Daniell at Library of Congress Authorities, with 15 catalogue records