Huang Shu was the son of Huang T'ang-chien, the great Sung dynasty poet and writer. Huang Shu's biography, however, does not appear in the official history of the Sung dynasty (Sung shih) and a glimpse of his life is found only in such texts as his preface to his collection of writings entitled Fa-t'an chi and "Tomb Inscription for Madame Li by Ch'en Shih-tao." Based on Huang's writings and other rrelated materials, the author of the present study examines his life, thought, and friendships. The present paper is divided into four parts: 1) an analysis of Huang's thought and scholarship, 2) research on his literary style and views based on his works, 3) examination of details from historical material in his literary collection, and 4) a summary of his life, including discussion of his ancestors and son, Huang T'ing-chien, as well as his various friendships. Furthermore, the present study also includes a chronological arrangement of Huang Shu's prose and poetry.