THE JEWELS OF BENDITA By Gibert Cunyngham Terry The story "The Jewels of Bendita" by Gilbert Cunyngham Terry tells about the adventures of an English officer who finds the treasures of the Incas in Peru and tries to save them from greedy rivals. The story is written in the genre of historical adventure novel and contains many details about the culture and history of South America. Gilbert Cunyngham Terry (1869-1933) was an English writer, journalist and traveler. He wrote many stories and novels, mostly about colonial wars and exotic countries. He was also a correspondent during the First World War and the Boxer Rebellion in China. Read 12 mins