David Scott Daniell

David Scott Daniell
Born (1906-07-01)1 July 1906
London, England
Died 29 August 1965(1965-08-29) (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

Cover for David Scott Daniell's Sandro's Battle

Novels as A. Scott Daniell

Novels as David Scott Daniell

Novels as Richard Bowood

Non-fiction as David Scott Daniell

References

  1. 1 2 Bedford Modern School of the Black And Red, Andrew Underwood 1981
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Steve. "Bear Alley: Richard Bowood (Albert Scott Daniell)". bearalley.blogspot.fr. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "David Scott Daniell". IMDb. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  4. "Results for 'au:Daniell, Albert Scott.' [WorldCat.org]". worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Bedford Modern School of the black & red". worldcat.org. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  6. Young English. The story of a schoolboy, by A. Scott Daniell. London, Jonathan Cape, 1931
  7. "David Scott Daniell". openlibrary.org. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  8. Obituary in The Eagle, Magazine of Bedford Modern School, Vol. XXXV (4) No. 260, Christmas 1965
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
  10. "Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records at Ancestry.co.uk". ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.

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