David Scott Daniell

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

Scott Daniell was educated at Bedford Modern School.^[1] His first novel, Young English, was a recollection of his time at the school.^[5]

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][6]

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.^[7][8]

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, 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 & 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

External links

• 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