Daniel Doane Bidwell

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Daniel Doane Bidwell

1865–1937

Known for vivid historical writing and military chronicle, this late-19th- and early-20th-century author wrote about Connecticut history, naval service, and religious themes. His surviving work suggests a writer drawn to public memory, patriotism, and the stories communities tell about themselves.

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A History of the Second Division Naval Militia Connecticut National Guard

A History of the Second Division Naval Militia Connecticut National Guard

by Daniel Doane Bidwell

About the author

Daniel Doane Bidwell, born in 1865, is credited as the author of works including A History of the Second Division, Naval Militia, State of New York and As Far as the East Is from the West. Surviving catalog and book records also show his name in connection with historical and regional writing, including contributions tied to Connecticut subjects.

The available evidence paints him as a writer interested in history, service, and moral or religious themes. His books suggest a practical, documentary style shaped by institutions and civic life rather than literary celebrity.

Biographical details about Bidwell appear to be limited in easily accessible reliable sources, so a full personal sketch is hard to confirm. Even so, the record of his publications shows a clear commitment to preserving events, organizations, and ideas that mattered to his time.