Parksville & Then Some by Marjorie Leffler is a fascinating collection of stories and vignettes describing the historical beginnings of the small city of Parksville, now a well-known retirement and tourist destination, which lies on the temperate east coast of Vancouver Island. Informative and often amusing, this book offers insight into the daily lives of the staunch pioneer homesteading families, the challenges they faced and the successes they achieved in the late 1800s and early twentieth century. During the 1930s and into the mid-century, other waves of newcomers arrived including members of the Salvation Army from Britain, Russian Doukhobors, war brides and entrepreneurs. For long-time residents of the area, newcomers and visitors, Parksville & Then Some provides a very enjoyable glimpse into the history of the town and its surrounding communities.