You are, of course, right — perhaps I didn't make it clear enough in calling it a 'snippet' (i.e. extract) — but I feel this is far too paltry even if it is try

You are, of course, right — perhaps I didn't make it clear enough in calling it a 'snippet' (i.e. extract) — but I feel this is far too paltry even if it is trying to sell a book!