ash tree

As a historian studying early modern England I have become fascinated with the spelling and typeset of English pamphlets. One of the most interesting aspects it the loss of the ash tree or ash (æ). Although modern spelling, especially in America has eliminated the ash it can still heard in the way we pronounce words such as archeology, medieval, and demon. It isn't practical to use the ash on a current keyboard, but it would be nice to begin using the ash again. It is far more aesthetically pleasing to see on the printed page and emphasizes pronunciation.

I doubt this will catch on in any larger sense, but I have personally decided to begin using the ash when ever possible. The ash is dead, long live the ash! Huzzah for mediæval, dæmon, and archæology!